Race Coach

Berkshire East Ski Resort; Charlemont (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire East Ski Resort in Charlemont, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced ski coach to lead on-hill instruction for student athletes across ages and levels. You will evaluate development, craft strategies to help athletes reach goals, and foster teamwork while maintaining safety and equipment.

Responsibilities include communicating with parents and fellow coaches, assisting high school teams, and preparing coaching records.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skier background.
• Effective teaching skills with children.
• USSA membership preferred; L100/L200 certifications preferred.
• Experience and certification as an Alpine Official preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skiing technique.
• Proven effective coaching style.
• Act as a role model; motivating and positively influencing athletes.
• Display good judgment in decision making.
• Communicate clearly using two-way radios.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-hill athletic instruction and coaching to race students.
• Evaluate and oversee development of each athlete's skills.
• Develop strategies enabling athletes to reach their goals.
• Create an environment that promotes teamwork.
• Instill strong values and teach good sportsmanship.
• Provide coaching and instruction in a professional and effective manner.
• Connect and communicate with parents and other coaches.
• Assist high school coaches who train or race at Berkshire East.
• Set up and tear down equipment for racing events.
• Maintain training and racing courses.
• Inspect courses maintaining on-hill safety for athletes and other skiers.
• Oversee the safe execution of all training and racing activities.
• Provide clear direction and expectations to all team members.
• Maintain race equipment (gates, nets, cameras, timing, etc.).
• Prepare all required records and reports on coaching activities.
• Support team athletes at races at other mountains as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by race director.

Skills

Skiing background

Teaching children

USSA membership

L100/L200 certs

Alpine Official cert

Skiing technique

Coaching style

Role model

Judgment skills

Two-way radios

Job description

Job Summary

Teach ski and racing skills for student athletes of all levels and all ages.

Essentia l Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide on-hill athletic instruction and coaching to race students.
• Evaluate and oversee the development of each athlete's skills.
• Develop strategies enabling athletes to reach their individual goals.
• Create an environment that promotes teamwork.
• Instill strong values and teach good sportsmanship.
• Provide coaching and instruction in a professional and effective manner.
• Connect and communicate with parents and other coaches.
• Assist high school coaches who train or race at Berkshire East.
• Set up and tear down equipment for racing events.
• Maintain training and racing courses.
• Inspect courses maintaining on-hill safety for athletes and other skiers.
• Oversee the safe execution of all training and racing activities.
• Provide clear direction and expectations to all team members.
• Maintain race equipment (gates, nets, cameras, timing, etc.).
• Prepare all required records and reports on coaching activities.
• Support team athletes at races at other mountains as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by race director.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Strong technical skier background.
• Effective teaching skills working with children.
• USSA membership preferred.
• L100, L200+ certification preferred.
• Experience and certification as an Alpine Official preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skiing technique.
• Proven effective coaching style.
• Act as a role model; motivating and positively influencing athletes.
• Display good judgment skills in making decisions.
• Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.

Core Competencies

• Friendly Service: Treat people courteously and respond in a helpful manner.
• Maintain a high level of productivity displaying energy & enthusiasm.
• Interact with team members effectively and put team & company goals first.

Physical Demands

• This is a physically demanding position.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to ski, stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.
• Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.
• Must be able to adapt to climate and work in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

Shift Requirements:

• Frequent evening shifts for after school practices and races
• Frequent weekend and holiday shifts

Age Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least age 18

Other Requirements:

• Cori background check required prior to being hired