Freeride Team Head Coach

PSIA-AASI Western Region; Eden (UT); On-site; USD 42,619 - 60,700; Full time

Job summary

PSIA-AASI Western Region is seeking a Powder Mountain Freeride Team Head Coach for a seasonal full-time position. This role involves managing the freeride program, scheduling coaches, and enhancing the guest experience on the mountain. Ideal candidates need valid IFSA L200 certification and a background in guest services.

The position offers the opportunity to work closely with athletes and families while fostering a dynamic learning environment, enhancing both personal and team development.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical activities like lifting 50lbs.
• Experience competing in IFSA competitions is preferred.
• Ability to uphold highest guest safety levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive guest experience on the mountain.
• Hire and manage PMFT coaches alongside the Program Manager.
• Communicate with parents about program expectations.

Skills

Ability to ski safely on black terrain

Positive, fun, creative mindset

Experience in guest services role

Background check eligibility

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid IFSA L200 certification

Tools

PSIA-AASI certification

Manual tools and power equipment

Job description

Company Background

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions who are passionate about outdoor recreation, art, and meaningful connection. Together, we’re crafting a one-of-a-kind, multi-season destination that seamlessly blends outdoor art, exhilarating recreation, and exceptional hospitality. If you’re an enthusiastic, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.

We Are

Big-hearted: passionate, warm, joyful, and generous. We’re champions: tenacious, intolerant of mediocrity, and constantly seeking feedback. These values make us who we are and help drive us to fulfill our purpose: to spark wonder.

Our Commitment to Equality

Together we are one team, not an “us vs. them” mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.

Job Title

Powder Mountain Freeride Team Head Coach

Department

Sports & Recreation

Status

Seasonal FT

Reporting To

Programs & Experiences Senior Manager

Salary

$37.50

Position Overview

The role of the Powder Mountain Freeride Team (PMFT) Head Coach is one of development, management, and on-snow capability. The role will go beyond the bounds of the ski season to encompass time to build and develop the freeride program, hire coaches, and work with the Senior Program Manager to shape the team into a success. During the season, the Head Coach role will be responsible for scheduling coaches, determining groups within broader age ranges, determining competition travel and logistics, and more. This role will be dynamic and growing as the program evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Be team-oriented and laser focused on providing a positive guest experience on the mountain and in Powder Mountain facilities
• Updating and maintaining the PMFT Handbook
• Hiring and managing PMFT coaches alongside Program Manager
• Building seasonal training programs and progressions for athletes involved in the program that are geared toward IFSA requirements
• Communicating with parents of athletes about program expectations, dates, times, and locations
• Training PMFT coaches to keep them on the forefront of ability and knowledge
• Travelling to IFSA and regional competitions with the PMFT when needed, determining logistics for this travel
• Assisting coaches and PMFT families with competition registration
• Working with Program Manager to evaluate long‑term program trajectory
• Assisting with lunch on training days, organizing lunch logistics for PMFT

Requirements And/or Qualifications

• Ability to ski safely on black terrain and variable conditions
• Previous experience in guest services role as a ski or snowboard instructor or in the ski industry – preferred
• Positive, fun, creative mindset, with ability to discuss the uniqueness of Powder Mountain
• Ability to uphold the highest levels of guest safety during inclement weather, in 9000+ altitude, and variable snow conditions
• Experience competing in or exposure to IFSA competitions
• Valid IFSA L200 or more certification and active IFSA coaching membership – required
• PSIA‑AASI certification of L1 or higher – preferred
• Previous program development and/or management experience
• Desire to work with kids of all ages for up to 7 hours
• 18 years of age and ability to pass background check
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High School Diploma or equivalent – preferred
• Crossover certification and experience – preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to:

• Ability to lift 50lbs or assist guests onto chair lifts and into standing positions
• Full range of body movements
• Reach, push, pull, lift, and carry objects that may be heavy (40+lbs)
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and twisting
• Walk on even/uneven/slippery terrain
• Climb/descend stairs/ladders
• Manual dexterity to operate manual tools and power equipment on a constant basis
• Safely handle hazardous materials

Working Environment

The work environment is primarily in an outdoor environment. Work is performed outside consisting of extreme temperatures, loud sounds that may be distracting and in inclement weather (rain, snow, ice) at high altitude (9,000+ feet). This role will see sun and wind exposure on a daily basis.