Uncertified Snowboard Coach

We Are Camp; Sandy (OR); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

We Are Camp in Sandy, Oregon, is hiring a coach to supervise and instruct campers in snowboarding and recreational skills. This position includes organizing both on-hill coaching and off-hill activities, ensuring safety and participation, and providing an engaging environment.

Successful candidates must have a high level of coaching experience, valid certifications, and the ability to work with children. The role starts on June 12th, welcoming an exciting summer of teaching and fun.

Qualifications

• CPR w/AED & First Aid Certified prior to start date.
• Valid US Drivers License.
• High level of coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers by instructing snowboarding and recreational skills.
• Organize and lead off-hill activities.
• Ensure safety and proper equipment usage for campers.

Skills

Coaching experience

Effective communication

Experience working with children

Knowledge of coaching progressions

Job description

SUMMARY

Coaching at High Cascade has been a starting point for the world’s elite coaches and athletes. The summer environment fosters professional and athletic development like nowhere else in the world, providing a full season’s worth of experience and progression in just a few weeks.

The purpose of a Coach is to effectively supervise campers while instructing and communicating snowboarding and other recreational skills to campers in accordance with the mission statements, goals and objectives of the company. This includes goal setting, lesson planning, skill progression and evaluation.

COMPENSATION

$16.03 per hour

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for up to 10 campers during each camp for both on‑hill and off‑hill activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrive on the scheduled pre‑camp arrival day.
• Assist with set up/tear down procedures at the beginning and end of the summer, including hard labor, employee/management evaluations and job‑related clinics.
• Attend pre‑camp orientation and meetings.
• Attend pre‑camp training clinics.
• Hold an orientation with your assigned group on the first morning of each camp. This includes:
  • Know campers’ names and make them feel welcome.
  • Outline the daily program and schedule.
  • Check that every camper has eye protection, sunscreen, water, lunch, extra clothes and a backpack; remind them to bring it to the mountain every day.
  • Ensure each camper has a snow‑specific helmet and inspect it for cracks or damage; inform that helmets are mandatory at all times when strapped in to equipment.
  • Confirm meeting location for every morning.
  • Confirm that campers cannot ride outside the park without a staff member.
  • Confirm correct procedures for leaving the mountain and returning to camp.
  • Inspect campers’ equipment and provide demo or rental gear if necessary.
  • Explain goal setting and assist campers in completing goal sheets.
  • Build a Perfect Balance plan with individual goals and ability levels.
• Intermingle with campers at meals and talk to them to make them feel welcome and included.
• Attend the morning coaches meeting every workday.
• Meet your group on time in the courtyard each morning, complete roll call, and check in with counselors and medical department for any campers who are not present.
• Pick up and keep track of the correct number of tickets for your group each morning.
• Ensure everyone in your group waits for a staff member when heading down to the buses and follows the bus schedule.
• Organize and keep your group together; give structured technical instruction. Familiarize campers with mountain routes, facilities, responsible riding, skier responsibility code, and procedures if separated from the group.
• Coach, ride, and have lunch with your assigned group all day on Monday and Friday, then until 12pm for the rest of the week.
• Coaches do not jump or hit park features while on the clock, but may take ride breaks for a cumulative maximum of 15 minutes per coaching block of personal ride time. Before a break, a coach must plan with another coach to ensure campers are supervised. Example: While coaching, a coach coordinating with another coach to watch the rope‑tow line before leaving.
• Coordinate the video review of campers. Follow the procedures outlined by the Head Coach. Each camper should receive video review from you at least twice a day.
• Lead assigned specialized clinics at least every other day during the session; clinics are assigned for each session by the Head Coach. Campers may choose to attend based on their interests.
• At 1pm ensure campers know which clinic they are attending and see them to the clinic.
• Lead and supervise off‑hill activities daily (4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.). Off‑hill activities include mountain biking, skateboarding, arts and crafts, waterfall hikes, educational snowboard clinics, skate facility monitoring, curfew security patrol and more. The Activations Coordinator and Head Coach will lead you through this process.
• On activity days and weather days you may attend or drive to an off‑hill activity. The Activations Coordinator will prepare the schedule, and the Head Coach will assign coaches as needed. You may be responsible for a group of campers who may differ in size from your usual coaching group. Engage and entertain campers throughout.
• Write comprehensive and informative mid‑ and end‑of‑session camper evaluations. Deliver each evaluation at disorientation and review it individually during the final riding day.
• Stay at disorientation until campers are released to return to cabins and participate; make it a memorable send‑off.
• Attend all meetings deemed necessary by the Head Coach or Camp Managers.
• If an on‑hill accident occurs, immediately report incident to the Head Coach and complete the digital incident report before leaving the hill that day. Witnesses must fill out the incident report regardless of camper group.
• Work airport days or drive airport shuttles as requested by management.
• Have fun and create fun.
• Be flexible. Due to changing snow levels, lift hours, weather conditions, and camper numbers, your schedule and responsibilities may constantly evolve.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug testing, and criminal background check.

REQUIREMENTS

• CPR w/AED & First Aid Certified prior to start date.
• Valid US Drivers License.
• Must be available to start work in Oregon on June 12th.
• High level of coaching experience.
• Experience working with children as a leader.
• Knowledge of coaching progressions and effective communication skills.
• Repeatedly lift 75 pounds, move heavy luggage, climb stairs and ladders, ride a bicycle, and be physically capable of participating in all camp activities.
• Verbally communicate with campers, staff and parents, and provide information in a coherent manner.
• Agree to random drug tests or drug tests required after any accident or Workers Compensation claim that holds drugs and/or alcohol under reasonable suspicion.
• Follow all We Are Camp employee personnel policies and regulations found in the Employee Handbook and Staff Training Manual.