U.S. Biathlon Team Assistant Coach Opportunity

Fasterskier; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Biathlon Team Assistant Coach position in Lake Placid, NY. This six-month role supports Senior, Development and Junior athletes with daily training and data collection.

Based in Lake Placid, you will collaborate with head coaches, organize training logistics, coach technique and dry-fire sessions, and manage data entry and analysis for ongoing program development. Requirement includes 2–3 years coaching and Excel skills; biathlon coaching experience is not required.

Formación

• 2-3 years coaching experience.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel and managing datasets.
• Passion for creating a positive & professional training environment.
• Desire to communicate, support, and work with developing athletes.
• Experience working in extremely goal-oriented and high-performing team environments.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and support quality training sessions during summer and autumn months.
• Communicate with athletes and staff weekly on training logistics & goals.
• Coach ski technique, strength training, and dry fire sessions with athletes, as appropriate.
• Maintain shooting range training facility and testing supplies.
• Training data entry, tracking, and analysis.

Conocimientos

Coaching

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Biathlon Team Assistant Coach Opportunity

Position Description

The primary role of the U.S. Biathlon Team Assistant Coach is to support a professional training environment for U.S. Biathlon Team Senior, Development, and Junior team athletes training daily out of team headquarters in Lake Placid, NY.

The Assistant Coach will work closely with head coaching staff to understand and support the training goals of each athlete. Duties may include, but are not limited to: collecting data for feedback during and after training, designing details and logistics for quality training sessions, communicating with athletes, and providing motivation in a team environment for daily workouts.

This is a 6-month position (June 1st through November 30th) with the option to renew. The position is based in Lake Placid, New York. Experience coaching cross-country at a junior elite level or higher is required; the roles & responsibilities of this position could be extended for a candidate with more extensive elite coaching experience. Biathlon coaching experience is not required.

Responsibilities and Duties

Works With:

Reports to High Performance Director

Collaborates closely with U.S. Biathlon Team coaches

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate and support quality training sessions during summer and autumn months

Communicate with athletes and staff weekly on training logistics & goals

Coach ski technique, strength training, and dry fire sessions with athletes, as appropriate

Maintain shooting range training facility and testing supplies

Supporting Duties

Daily on-the-ground decision making with athletes about training and providing daily training feedback

Available for daily communication with athletes

Organize transportation and schedule bookings with local venues for weekly training

Training data entry, tracking, and analysis

Qualifications & Skills

Expected Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have:

Minimum 2-3 years coaching experience

Competency in Microsoft Excel and managing datasets

Passion for creating a positive & professional training environment

Desire to communicate, support, and work with developing athletes

Experience working in extremely goal-oriented and high-performing team environments

Prior experience coaching cross country athletes at a junior elite level or higher is preferred; biathlon coaching experience is not a prerequisite.

Minimum job requirements:

Valid passport and driver’s license from home country

Comfortable working in outdoor environment in all weather conditions

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with experience