Race Coach Vernon, NJ

Winter4Kids; Vernon (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter4Kids Athletics is seeking a Race Coach to deliver safe, fun ski racing sessions for school-age athletes. You will mentor participants, collaborate with instructors to implement the day’s plan, lead games and drills, and assess progress on snow.

The ideal candidate has a strong skiing/coaching background, appropriate certifications or equivalents, and a commitment to child safety and teamwork in outdoor winter environments. On-snow training and ongoing safety oversight are required.

Qualifications

• Strong skiing and coaching background required to ski safely & confidently in all snow conditions.
• Love of winter, passion for skiing, and ability to share that passion with children.
• Must pass background check and complete on-snow safety training.
• Level 100+ U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification or foreign equivalent preferred.
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard race experience preferred.
• PSI A Certification preferred.
• Must hold and maintain a current U.S. Ski and Snowboard Coaches License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and fun training environment for your athletes.
• Mentor and role model; partner with instructors to implement the day’s teaching plan.
• Facilitate games and activities and assess group abilities.

Skills

Ski coaching

Child mentoring

Safety awareness

Team player

On-snow 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 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
• 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