Lead Alpine Race Coach & Mentor

Mountain Club; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Club is seeking a Head Alpine Race Coach to lead the Solitude Race Team, designing seasonal curriculums for athletes aged 8–17 and mentoring staff. The role emphasizes strong communication with coaches, athletes, and parents to deliver high-quality training for USSA competitions.

Responsibilities include on-snow coaching from U10 to FIS, creating weekly to seasonal plans, and coordinating with the competition crew. Requires Level 200 USSA (300 preferred) and proven coaching experience.

Qualifications

• Available winter season incl. weekends/holidays/evenings Sep–Apr.
• Requirement: Level200 USSA certification (300 preferred) or obtain during season.
• Experience as an athlete in an organized race or freeride program preferred.
• Coaching experience for multiple seasons in winter sports.
• Familiar with US Ski and Snowboard coaching methodologies.
• Experience with Alpine race equipment, course setup, timing systems, and drills.
• Excellent people skills to communicate with athletes, parents, staff.
• Strong safety standards in training environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Teams department operations as needed.
• Train and mentor coaches.
• Conduct athlete assessments and assist grouping.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and season-long training plans.
• On-snow coaching of Race Team (U10–FIS) and manage athlete groupings.
• Work with competition crew to set lanes and venues.
• Equipment supervision: drills, fencing, gates, radios.
• Maintain records: liability release, race forms, USSA memberships, travel expenses.
• Assist athletes in registering for events.
• Communicate with parents, athletes, resort management; timely updates via phone/email/Teams.
• Provide feedback and coaching daily, maintain lesson plans and year-end evaluations.
• Mentor fellow coaches and share feedback.
• Ensure facilities/equipment are maintained and stored.
• Shoot video and conduct video analysis sessions.
• Travel may be required; company vehicles used; keep expense records for reimbursement.

Skills

Advanced skiing skills

Excellent people skills

USSA coaching knowledge

Education

Level200 USSA certification

Job description

Mountain Club is seeking a Head Alpine Race Coach to lead the Solitude Race Team, designing seasonal curriculums for athletes aged 8–17 and mentoring staff. The role emphasizes strong communication with coaches, athletes, and parents to deliver high-quality training for USSA competitions.

Responsibilities include on-snow coaching from U10 to FIS, creating weekly to seasonal plans, and coordinating with the competition crew. Requires Level 200 USSA (300 preferred) and proven coaching experience.