Race Coach

Winter4Kids; Vernon (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in Vernon, NJ seeks a Winter4Kids Athletics Race Coach to deliver safe, fun ski race training for school-age participants and to mentor them through competitions.

The role partners with instructors to implement the day’s teaching plan, facilitate games, assess abilities, and uphold safety standards. Candidates should have a strong skiing background, and be willing to share that passion with children; background checks and training are required, with

Qualifications

• Strong skiing and coaching background required to ski safely in all snow conditions.
• Love of winter, passion for skiing, and willingness to share that passion with children.
• Must pass background check, complete on snow training and child safety training.
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification Level 100+ 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

• Deliver and create a safe and fun training environment for athletes.
• Guide participants as a mentor and role model for school age groups.
• Partner with instructors to implement the day’s teaching plan and facilitate games and activities.
• Assess the abilities of the group and ensure safety and welfare of participants and coworkers.

Skills

Skiing

Coaching

Teamwork

Communication

Safety training

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 background required 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 andmaintain 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