SWSC Freestyle/Freeski Coach

Stratton Mountain Resort; Stratton (VT); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alterra Employee Pass

Free season passes

IKON pass

Discounted memberships

Childcare rates

Retail & F&B discounts

Friends & family tickets

Onsite medical clinic

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition plan

Paid parental leave

Paid sick time

Vacation

Job summary

Stratton Mountain Resort seeks a dedicated Freestyle/Freeski Coach to provide high-level coaching for athletes across all levels. You will work within the Winter Sports Club framework, emphasizing safety, communication, and effective training planning.

The role starts at $20.00 per hour and offers opportunities for wage increases with certifications, with ongoing recruitment through December. Regular evenings, weekends, and holidays during the winter are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, in progress or completed.
• Coaching experience in freestyle/freeski at state/local level preferred.
• US Ski & Snowboard/USASA membership required.
• Knowledge of safety standards and CPR/First Aid is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced freestyle/freeski coaching to athletes of all levels.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to implement seasonal training plans.
• Maintain safety standards and proper venue management during practices.

Skills

Coaching Freestyle/Freeski

Communication

Safety awareness

Guest service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Seasonal

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Position Summary

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

The Stratton Winter Sports Club Freestyle/Freeski Coach will provide the highest level of modern Freestyle/Freeski coaching to prepare athletes for all levels of competition. Coaches should have strong communication skills, foster positive relationships with parents and athletes, and make quick, effective decisions to ensure safe and best-practice coaching. Along with on-hill management of athletes, coaches will assist with building and maintaining training and event venues. The starting wage for this role is $20.00/hour, increases with certifications.

Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December.

Essential Duties

• Execute a comprehensive in-season programming plan put forth by the Program Manager
• Recognize industry trends and advancements and incorporate these methods into seasonal goals and daily training plans
• Maintain positive dynamic communication plan to effectively inform all constituents of training schedules, critical program updates, specific event details, expanded training opportunities, program policies and philosophies
• Understand and uphold concepts for growth opportunity and program improvements to include expanded programming, camps, social activities that promote a year-round connection
• Maintain excellent guest and employee rapport and ensure customer satisfaction remains at the highest level possible
• Develop strategies to expand insight into who your customers are and what they are looking for while maintaining strong relationships with them
• Attend daily meetings as required and be able to step in as back up into any part of the daily operations
• Maintain appropriate asset protection and inventory control
• Prepare venues as needed for training and competitions
• Supervise training venues to ensure safety while athletes are training and that only authorized individuals are with-in venue boundaries
• Participate on working groups when asked, as they pertain to the interests of the program
• Maintain the highest safety standards and code compliance for guests and staff daily
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill And Ability Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, in progress or completed, required
• Previous experience participating in and coaching within their respective discipline at a state/local event, required
• Previous experience maintaining venues in accordance with criteria set by US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA, required
• US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA membership, required
• Knowledge and understanding of US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA rules and regulations, required
• Familiar with event travel and should be prepared to travel as needed
• Current Safesport, CPR and First Aid and CDC Heads Up Concussion, required
• Additional industry certifications or endorsements would be strongly considered
• Effective communication skills

Travel Requirements

Regular event travel may be required. Reimbursement is given for authorized travel expenses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires work on select evenings and all weekends and holidays during the winter season.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer