Intro Race Coach

Mount Southington Ski Area; Plantsville (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary ski pass

Employee discounts on food and drinks

Job summary

Mount Southington Ski Area is seeking an Intro Race Coach for the 8-week seasonal program. The coach will develop alpine athletes across ages and levels through structured training, skill progression, and race preparation, fostering sportsmanship and a lifelong passion for skiing.

The role requires strong skiing ability, excellent communication, reliability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Weekend availability (Saturdays and Sundays 9a–2p) and ability to work outdoors in varying

Qualifications

• Strong skiing ability with knowledge of racing techniques.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn and apply training techniques provided by leadership.
• Available to work Saturday and Sunday 9a-2p for the full duration of the 8 week program.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality race coaching in alignment with program goals
• Create a supportive and fun learning environment
• Assist with training plans, skill development, and gate training
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and program directors
• Participate in staff training sessions
• Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period
• Complete required training as assigned by mountain leadership
• Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership

Skills

Skiing ability

Communication

Reliability

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Plantsville, CT 06479Position Type: SeasonalJob Shift: Primarily OutdoorsJob Category: RacingPosition Summary

The Intro Race Coach is responsible for developing alpine athletes across a range of ages and competitive levels through structured training, technical skill progression, and race preparation. This role fosters strong foundational skills, advanced racing techniques, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for the sport.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality race coaching in alignment with program goals


• Create a supportive and fun learning environment


• Assist with training plans, skill development, and gate training


• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and program directors


• Participate in staff training sessions


• Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period


• Complete required training as assigned by mountain leadership


• Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership

Qualifications, Requirements, and CompensationQualifications

• Strong skiing ability with knowledge of racing techniques


• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Reliability and punctuality


• Positive and team-oriented attitude


• Willingness to learn and apply training techniques provided by leadership


• Available to work Saturday and Sunday 9a-2p for the full duration of the 8 week program


• Must be eligible to work in the United States


• Successful completion of background check

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk and ski for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours)


• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks


• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold temperatures, snow wind, and limited visibility


• Ability to walk, stand and navigate snow-covered, icy, uneven, and changing terrain, surface and sub-surface conditions


• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $17.50/hour


• Benefits: Complimentary ski/ride access for the duration of employment and employee discounts on food and beverages at participating locations (subject to mountain policy)