High School Alpine Ski Coach & Mentor

Applitrack; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Hills School District is seeking an Alpine Ski Head Coach for the high school program. The role focuses on developing ski skills, instilling discipline and sportsmanship, and raising self-esteem among student-athletes.

The coach will plan seasonal practices, coordinate with the Athletic Director on contests, and manage equipment and safety procedures. Compliance with MPA by-laws and district policies is required.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience preferred.
• CPR, AFEP Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid certification or equivalent. (May take within the first year as a coach)
• At least 20 years of age.
• Must be approved by the Oxford Hills School District.
• Must sign a statement stating that he/she has read and understands and agrees to comply with all MPA By-Laws, policies and Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Supports the District's mission and goals.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling intramural and/or interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Works closely with middle school, junior varsity and freshman programs, as appropriate and/or makes suggestions that benefit athletes at all times.
• Attends lectures, rules interpretations and clinics to keep abreast of changes and methods that would improve the program.
• Meets with parents, the news media, booster groups and youth organizations to improve public relations and encourages support for the sport and other athletic activities.
• Carries out procedures for the prevention, care and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching

First Aid/CPR

Education

CPR/AFEP Coaching Principles/Sport First Aid Certification

Job description

Oxford Hills School District is seeking an Alpine Ski Head Coach for the high school program. The role focuses on developing ski skills, instilling discipline and sportsmanship, and raising self-esteem among student-athletes.

The coach will plan seasonal practices, coordinate with the Athletic Director on contests, and manage equipment and safety procedures. Compliance with MPA by-laws and district policies is required.