Coach Ski Team - Winter 26.27

Alterra; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Alterr

401k plan

Discounted lift tickets for friends &$

Discounts on on-resort dining

Retail & mountain gear discounts

Pro Deals from top brands

Job summary

Alterra seeks a seasonal Ski Team Coach at Snowshoe, WV to develop coaching programs and improve performance in a safe, engaging setting. You’ll guide athletes aged 7–18, plan drills, and coordinate with staff for smooth practice sessions.

Position is on-site with potential housing; starts late November to early December, includes weekends and holidays, and offers employee perks such as skiing privileges and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years teaching, coaching or racing experience preferred.
• On-mountain coaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve skiing/riding technique in a safe, fun environment through drills and feedback.
• Develop race course strategies and training programs.
• Ensure safety by setting courses and managing hazards according to NSAA codes.
• Mentor new hires and relay disciplinary issues to managers.
• Track progress and communicate results to parents and managers.

Skills

Coaching

Teaching

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Seasonal

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.

• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

• Pay: $15 per hour

• Start Date: The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.

• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• If you're seeing this job, we're still hiring and accepting applications

Employee Perks:

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available

• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!

• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18

• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers

• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)

• 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)

• Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

• Our Ski Team Coaches provide a quality racing experience for skiers and snowboarders ages 7-18 by developing a training program that is safe, fun and educational. Come shape the next generation of snow sports superstars!

• Adventure Awaits: Explore the stunning Snowshoe Mountain and enjoy all the outdoor activities it has to offer while you work.

• Make Connections: Meet guests and employees from across the country and around the world and provide them with exceptional hospitality that makes Snowshoe their home away from home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Improve the skiing and riding technique of the team in a save, fun environment by developing drills, setting practice courses, NASTAR, video analysis, coaching, correcting and providing individual feedback, free skiing drills and terrain park riding

• developing course strategies for races and dry land training programs

• providing a safe race environment ensuring safety of team members and guests by setting safe courses, maintain safe distances from hazards, following the NSAA responsibility code

• maintaining team discipline and continuity by enforcing team rules following ski team policies and relaying any infractions or disciplinary issues to managers and to parents

• training new hires including to include disciplinary issues with team members

• maintaining progress reports by monitoring race results, NASTAR handicaps and communicating progress to parents and manager by daily planning for drills, ski time, gate skiing and feedback

• achieving work objectives by interaction with employees in other work groups or locations/business units to complete work assignments

• maintaining product and company reputation by displaying tact, understanding and insight for interacting with external guests and direct contact with guests, maintaining communication with parents and race members

• contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum two years teaching, coaching or racing equivalent

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.