Team Monarch Competition Coach

Monarch Mountain; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monarch Season Pass

Benefits: visit skimonarch.com/jobs

Job summary

Monarch Mountain is seeking a Competition Coach to guide intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders aged 7–18 through Intro to Competition and Competition programs. You will coach guests, refine techniques, and contribute to a high-energy, on-mountain environment.

You will work with the Monarch team, attend events, and help maintain top-quality guest experiences while advancing your coaching skills throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.
• High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• Background check required.
• A valid Driver's License with a good driving record is required.
• IFSA and L100 Certification preferred.
• Ski/Ride at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Work with other Monarch team members and departments.
• Coach guests in skiing/snowboarding competition using PSIA/AASI/IFSA methods.
• Develop skiing/boarding and coaching skills throughout the season.
• Attend and coach at competitions on hill, set up, sign, time, officiate as needed.
• Mentor/coach peers as assigned.
• Perform snow removal as necessary.
• Follow procedures and maintain guest safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Advanced skiing

Coaching

Customer service

Job description

Team Monarch is dedicated to developing intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders (ages 7–18) into confident, competitive athletes with two programs, Intro to Competition and Competition:

• Intro to Competition introduces athletes to competitive skiing and snowboarding towards the goal of becoming a Freeride Competitor, representing Monarch throughout the Rocky Mountain International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association region.
• Competition focuses on competitive advancement & participation in International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association (IFSA) Rocky Mountain Regional and National competitions.

JOB SUMMARY:

Team Monarch is a fun and exciting way to join the on-mountain ski industry and the Monarch family. This department is an upbeat, active, and outdoor department that provides opportunities to earn and play in the mountains. Enjoy the on-mountain working environment then the perks of your complimentary Monarch Mountain Season Pass. The Competition Coach shares their passion for snow sports with guests. They are responsible for coaching guests in skiing and/or snowboarding competition, continues to develop his or her own skills as a coach, and maintains clientele through proactive service and sales efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Competition Coach responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work in conjunction with other employees and departments as part of the Monarch team.
• Coach guests in the tactics of skiing or snowboarding competition, providing them with a positive and quality experience that is within the realm of the IFSA, PSIA/AASI, USSA teaching methodologies.
• Develop skiing/boarding and coaching skills throughout the season.
• Accept and relinquish custody of minors per prescribed procedures.
• Develop and maintain clientele through proactive service and sales efforts.
• Attend and coach at competitions.
• On hill preparations, course setting, signage, timing and officiating.
• Mentor/coach peers as assigned.
• Perform snow removal as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to coach others in a positive, non-condescending manner, and make adjustments to guest needs.
• Must have a professional appearance.
• Great work ethic.
• Follow established policies and procedures, is supportive of our core values, and sets an example for others.
• Can handle fast paced and high-pressure environment.
• Aware of surroundings and the ability to identify and respond to situational needs.
• Must be able to take directions and follow procedures.
• Is flexible with hours and days of work. Can work any hours during the business day including mornings, evenings or split shifts, and any day of the week (including weekends and holidays)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.
• High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• Background check required.
• A valid Driver's License, and a good, company insurable driving record is required.
• Member of IFSA and L100 Certification preferred
• Ski/Ride at an advanced level.
• Ability to push, lift, and move up to 30 lbs.
• Requires skiing or riding for long periods of time, on challenging or difficult terrain, and avoiding and recovering from a fall. Must be able to stop, turn, change directions suddenly, adapt to uneven, varying intermediate terrain, and move in both directions on skis or snowboard carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Must have the strength, flexibility, endurance and aerobic conditioning to meet the demands posed by lifting, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing stairs, shoveling snow, lowering and carrying equipment.
• Requires working at high elevation (up to 12,000'), with extended exposure to adverse weather conditions, such as severe cold, heavy snowfall, rain, strong winds and intense sun.

JOB TYPE: Winter Seasonal, Full and Part Time

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation: $20-22 per hour, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience/length of service
• Benefits: Monarch Season Pass and many more! For a full list of benefits visit www.skimonarch.com/jobs