Ski Team Race Coach (Part-Time)

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in Reno, NV is seeking a dedicated Ski Race Team coach to support training, operations and staff. You will instruct U10–Masters athletes in racing techniques and tactics, and assist with setting up and tearing down race venues and courses.

Responsibilities include coaching across age groups, ensuring safety standards, and collaborating with Far West Races and resort staff. Applicants should be able to work under pressure and obtain USSS coaching credentials, including

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure, cross-train, multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to teach entry to advanced level Skiers in race techniques and tactics.
• Knowledge and understanding of USSS course setting requirements.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse coaching team.
• Preferred: USSS Level 100 or higher.
• Preferred: Ability to demonstrate to athletes by example optimal line and technique in training race courses.
• Preferred: Previous experience teaching skiing.
• Required: Be eligible to obtain USSS Coach membership, including SafeSport certification and be prepared to train for L100 certification

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively to staff and athletes regarding policies and procedures.
• Coach ski team athletes in age groups as assigned.
• Observe all applicable safety standards.
• Assist in the general operation of all Ski Team/Ski School activities.
• Set up and tear down of race training venues.
• Provide guidance to athletes in selection and use of equipment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to athletes on techniques and tactics to support skills development and performance improvement.
• Provide coaching support to athletes at Competitions as necessary.
• Assist in preparing training plans for upcoming training sessions.
• Prepare Athlete development plans as necessary.
• Provide feedback to athlete parents as required.
• Assist athletes in race entry selection as required

Skills

Ability to teach race techniques

Work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Team collaboration

Safety standards compliance

Demonstrate technique

Education

USSS Level 100 or higher

USSS Coach membership incl. SafeSport certification

L100 certification training

Job description

Responsible for supporting the development and delivery of Race Ski Team training, including its operations and staff. Instruct and coach U10, U12, U14, U16, FIS or Masters athletes of different ability levels on a full range of racing techniques and tactics. Assist in setting up and tear down of training and race arenas and courses. Support and coach athletes at Far West Races as necessary.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work under pressure, cross-train, multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to teach entry to advanced level Skiers in race techniques and tactics.
• Knowledge and understanding of USSS course setting requirements.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse coaching team.
• Preferred: USSS Level 100 or higher.
• Preferred: Ability to demonstrate to athletes by example optimal line and technique in training race courses.
• Preferred: Previous experience teaching skiing.
• Required: Be eligible to obtain USSS Coach membership, including SafeSport certification and be prepared to train for L100 certification

CONTACTS

• INTERNAL: Ski School, Ski Team, Freeride Team, Rosebuds,Ski Patrol, Mountain Operations
• EXTERNAL (Race): Far West and Western Region ACC’s; equipment suppliers and sponsors; other Far West ski teams and coaches; Athlete parents; Resort guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively to staff and athletes regarding policies and procedures.
• Coach ski team athletes in age groups as assigned.
• Observe all applicable safety standards.
• Assist in the general operation of all Ski Team/Ski School activities.
• Set up and tear down of race training venues.
• Provide guidance to athletes in selection and use of equipment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to athletes on techniques and tactics to support skills development and performance improvement.
• Provide coaching support to athletes at Competitions as necessary.
• Assist in preparing training plans for upcoming training sessions.
• Prepare Athlete development plans as necessary.
• Provide feedback to athlete parents as required.
• Assist athletes in race entry selection as required

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and cooperate with other departments as necessary in the completion of the above essential duties.
• Provide information and answer questions about the resort to resort guests.
• Any other duties that may contribute to the cleanliness, orderliness and overall efficiency of the entire operation and all of the tasks contained therein.
• Attend Ski Team staff meetings.
• Participate in development of Ski Team curriculum, policy and procedures.
• Repair of team equipment.
• Complete all required paperwork: athlete evaluations; incident reports, etc.
• Attend any assigned training as needed.
• Performs other related tasks as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.