Development Team Coach - Giants Ridge

Guest Services Inc; Biwabik (MN); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mountain passes

Family discounts

Work with friends

Flexible scheduling

Perks & surprises

Descripción de la vacante

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is seeking enthusiastic Development Team Coaches to guide the next generation of skiers. You will help youth athletes build skills, confidence, and love for the sport in a supportive team environment.

You’ll foster strong fundamentals while encouraging sportsmanship and a lifelong passion for skiing, with opportunities to travel to NJRS races and contribute to a fun, dynamic program.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years of age by beginning of employment.
• Experience in alpine ski racing/training.
• Alpine coaching experience (preferred but not required).
• Ability to organize, direct and lead a group of young athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Strong guest service skills.
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal.

Responsabilidades

• Upholds the highest level of athlete safety on varied terrain with changing conditions.
• Ability to work with young athletes to develop their technique, race strategy and long-term goal setting.
• Willing and able to travel to Northland Junior Race Series (NJRS) races.
• Ensures that any courses and practice areas are prepped and ready prior to practice time.
• Takes athletes through courses during course inspection.
• Ensure athletes are on time for their runs.
• Attends awards sessions, and collects awards for students who are not present.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Age 18+

Alpine racing experience

Coaching experience

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Learning agility

Problem solving

Guest service

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

Compensation Amount: 16.00 USD Hourly

The Development Team Coach works with groups of young athletes to introduce them to the world of alpine skiing competition by developing a strong foundation for safety, learning, sportsmanship, and competition in a fun team environment.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Upholds the highest level of athlete safety on varied terrain with changing conditions.
• Ability to work with young athletes to develop their technique, race strategy and long-term goal setting.
• Willing and able to travel to Northland Junior Race Series (NJRS) races.
• Ensures that any courses and practice areas are prepped and ready prior to practice time.
• Takes athletes through courses during course inspection.
• Ensure athletes are on time for their runs.
• Attends awards sessions, and collects awards for students who are not present.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by beginning of employment.
• Experience in alpine ski racing/training.
• Alpine coaching experience (preferred but not required).
• Ability to organize, direct and lead a group of young athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Strong guest service skills.
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry and push up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand in ski equipment for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand cold and wet weather for long periods of time.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including ability to understand the speech of guests and co-workers, the ability to speak clearly so that guest and co-workers can understand you.
• Physical presence at job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Alpine ski equipment
• Handheld power tools

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Development Team Coaches to help guide the next generation of skiers. As a coach, you’ll work with youth athletes to build their skills, confidence, and love for the sport in a supportive and fun team environment. You’ll play a key role in fostering strong fundamentals while encouraging sportsmanship and a lifelong passion for skiing.

Why Join Giants Ridge?

• Mountain Perks – Enjoy free employee passes and discounts for your family so you can hit the slopes and trails all season long!
• Exclusive Discounts – Save on delicious food, stylish apparel and must-have accessories while working at Giants Ridge.
• Work with Friends – Join a fun, supportive team where every day feels like an adventure.
• Flexible Scheduling – We offer flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle, but some evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required to keep up with the excitement at Giants Ridge.
• And More! – Additional perks and surprises that make Giants Ridge a great place to work!

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season, family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer features world-class golf and lift-served mountain biking, while winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking, and more. Guests and employees alike can enjoy the Pool & Sauna Haus, along with dining, lodging, and a variety of year-round recreational amenities. Employees also have access to discounted lesson opportunities to help them develop new skills and make the most of the Giants Ridge experience.

Beyond the resort, the Iron Range region offers abundant outdoor recreation, including lakes and waterways for boating, fishing, and paddling, as well as extensive trail networks for hiking, snowmobiling, and other seasonal activities. Spring and fall provide the perfect transition between seasons, showcasing the natural beauty and outdoor adventures that make the region a great place to live, work, and play.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.