Seasonal Freestyle Ski/Snowboard Coach & Mentor

Winter Sports Inc; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter Sports, Inc. is seeking a Freestyle Ski or Snowboard Coach for Whitefish Mountain Resort. The role supports the Freestyle Team with outdoor on-mountain coaching, safety, travel, and competition duties during the winter season.

You will work under the Freestyle Teams Manager, coaching athletes, leading by example, and helping in event production and terrain park maintenance. HS diploma required; winter-sport coaching experience preferred; strong safety mindset essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required; higher education preferred
• Freestyle coaching and/or teaching experience preferred
• Coaching or instructing experience required (preferably winter sports but other sports acceptable)
• Knowledge of current, new school freestyle skiing/snowboarding
• Past Freestyle Team member or competition experience preferred
• Past experience in freestyle program coordination and athlete support preferred
• Basic computer experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing team training program
• Effectively coach athletes, emphasizing safety, skill development, camaraderie, and fun
• Provide good leadership for the athletes; be a positive role model
• Assist in the production of freestyle events at WMR
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of freestyle venues, including the jump hill
• Maintain excellent working relationship with other coaches and all departments on the mountain
• Perform assigned duties without adverse reaction or comment
• Work within the policies, procedures, and guidelines established for WSI; adhere to and support all the information in the WSI Employee Handbook
• Ability to travel with and manage travel teams to competitions or trainings
• Support Freestyle Manager with departmental duties as needed

Skills

Coaching experience

Teaching experience

Freestyle skiing/snowboarding

Competition experience

Athlete mentorship

Leadership

Safety focus

Basic computer skills

Ability to travel with teams

On-snow demonstration skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Higher education preferred

Job description

Winter Sports, Inc. is seeking a Freestyle Ski or Snowboard Coach for Whitefish Mountain Resort. The role supports the Freestyle Team with outdoor on-mountain coaching, safety, travel, and competition duties during the winter season.

You will work under the Freestyle Teams Manager, coaching athletes, leading by example, and helping in event production and terrain park maintenance. HS diploma required; winter-sport coaching experience preferred; strong safety mindset essential.