Gould Academy Competition Program (GACP) Coach

Boyne Resorts; Maine; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski pass and resort access

Team member housing potential

Resort discounts on dining, retail,lod

Spa discounts

Job summary

Boyne Resorts’ Sunday River Gould Academy Competition Program seeks an energetic coach to lead daily instruction and advanced skiing/riding techniques across Alpine, Freestyle, Snow Cross, or Snowboard disciplines. You will work with a development team to plan training and mentor athletes aged 8–18 on-hill and in-house.

The role requires racing/teaching experience, enthusiasm for competition, and commitment to safety and sportsmanship.

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 and demonstrate techniques on all terrains and snow conditions.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily coaching of basic and advanced skiing/riding techniques and tactics in all GACP disciplines.
• Prepare, implement, and review daily training schemes with development team.
• Monitor athletes aged 8–18 during training sessions on-hill and in-house.
• Maintain group attendance each session.
• Familiar with equipment use, maintenance, and storage.
• Ensure safety of all staff and participants.
• Assist with course preparations for training and competitions.
• Follow GACP Operational Guidelines and Your Responsibility Code.
• Maintain USSS and MARA coaching licenses.
• Assist with promotions, events and functions after hours.

Skills

Racing experience

Coaching skills

Teamwork

Ski technique

Tools

Flaik

Job description

Overview

Join Sunday River's Gould Academy Competition Program as a Coach! Coaches are responsible for 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