GACP Coach

Sunday River Resort; Newry (ME); On-site; USD 22,730 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Ski Pass

Resort discounts on dining, retail, and spa

Eligibility for affordable team member housing

Job summary

Join Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine as a Coach for the Gould Academy Competition Program! You'll be responsible for daily coaching of advanced skiing and riding techniques in various disciplines.

This role requires prior competitive experience and effective coaching skills, along with the ability to work well in a team environment. Compensation ranges from $16.50 to $25.00 per hour, along with perks like free ski passes and discounts on resort services.

Qualifications

• Advanced competition experience in Alpine, Freestyle, Snow Cross, or Snowboard.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or coach competitive skiing/riding.
• Visible enthusiasm for competitive skiing/riding.

Responsibilities

• Coaching skiing/riding techniques and tactics in all GACP disciplines.
• Preparing and implementing daily training schemes.
• Monitoring athletes during training sessions.

Skills

Advanced Alpine skiing

Freestyle skiing

Snow Cross

Snowboard competitive experience

Coaching skills

Job description

Join Sunday River's Gould Academy Competition Program as a Coach! Coaches are responsible for the daily instruction and coaching of basic and advanced skiing/riding techniques and tactics in Alpine, Freestyle, Ski Cross, or Snowboard racing. Qualified candidates will have racing experience, possess effective coaching skills, and must be able to work in a team environment. Coaches are also the contact for participants' parents.

Responsibilities

• Daily coaching of basic and advanced skiing/riding techniques and tactics in all GACP disciplines
• Work with development team to prepare, implement, and review daily training schemes
• Monitor athletes, ages 8-18, during scheduled training sessions, on-hill and "in-house"
• Maintain group attendance each session
• Be familiar with the use, maintenance, and clean-up of assigned training facilities
• Be familiar with the use, maintenance, and storage of training related equipment
• Ensure safety of all staff and participants
• Assist with maintaining adequate course preparations for training and competitions
• Abide by the GACP Operational Guidelines in the Coaches handbook
• Abide by "Your Responsibility Code"
• Maintain professional coaches license with United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSS) and Maine Alpine Racing Association (MARA)
• Assist with promotions, events and functions after hours when necessary
• Utilize Flaik, including Check-in, Class Management, Time keeping, Bookings, and monitoring of daily schedules

Qualifications

• Advanced Alpine, Freestyle, Snow Cross, or Snowboard competitive experience is required.
• Competitive teaching or coaching experience, and/or previous racing experience in chosen discipline is preferred.
• Must be an exemplary skier/rider, able to demonstrate appropriate techniques on all types of terrain (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and in all types of snow conditions.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• To successfully perform this position, the candidate must possess a visible enthusiasm for competitive skiing/riding.
• Must be able to ski/ride up to 6 hours per day.

Compensation & Benefits

• Wages range from $16.50 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Team Member Perks include:
• Free Ski Pass and access to other Boyne Resorts
• Resort discounts on dining, retail, lodging, and spa
• Eligibility for affordable team member housing