Race Coach

Winter4Kids; Highland Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter4Kids in New Jersey is seeking an Athletics Race Coach to deliver a safe, fun training environment for school-age participants. You will guide athletes through the Winter4Kids experience, acting as a mentor and role model while partnering with instructors to execute the day’s teaching plan.

You should bring a strong skiing and coaching background, be patient and reliable, and be committed to high safety standards. Pass background and snow-safety training, hold current U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong skiing and coaching background required to ski safely in all snow conditions, on varying moderate types of terrain.
• A love of winter, a passion for skiing and a willingness to share that passion with children - experience working with teams, effectively communicating expectations and facilitating their activities.
• Must pass background check, complete on snow training and child safety training.
• Level 100 or higher U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification or foreign equivalent preferred
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard race experience preferred
• PSIA Certification preferred
• Must hold and maintain a current U.S. Ski and Snowboard Coaches License

Responsibilities

• Personable, patient, driven, reliable and accountable skier/snowboarder with a love of the outdoors, a passion for coaching and mentoring children.
• Teamplayer committed to creating a nurturing, productive and fun environment that ensures the safety, success & welfare of all participants and coworkers.
• Ability to help athletes improve upon their ski racing ability.

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Winter4Kids Athletics Race Coach is responsible for delivering and creating a safe and fun training environment for our athletes. Our coaches guide participants through the Winter4Kids experience, as a mentor and role model for groups of school age participants. Coaches partner with instructors to implement the day's teaching plan, facilitate games and activities, and assess the abilities of their group.

Qualifications:

• Strong skiing and coaching backgroundrequired to ski safely & confidently in all snow conditions, on varying moderate types of terrain.
• A love of winter, a passion for skiing and a willingness to share that passion with children- experience working with teams, effectively communicatingexpectations and facilitating their activities.
• Must pass background check,complete on snow training and child safety training.
• Level 100 or higher U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification or foreign equivalent preferred
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard race experience preferred
• P.S.I.A Certification preferred
• Must hold and maintain a current U.S. Ski and Snowboard Coaches License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Personable, patient, driven, reliable and accountable skier/snowboarder with a love of the outdoors, a passion for coaching and mentoring children.
• Teamplayer committed to creating a nurturing, productive and fun environment that ensures the safety, success & welfare of all participants and coworkers.
• Ability to help athletes improve upon their ski racing ability