Volunteer Race Coach Vernon, NJ

Winter4Kids; Vernon (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter4Kids seeks an Athletics Race Coach to deliver a safe, fun training environment for young athletes. You will mentor groups, collaborate with instructors to run the day’s plan, and guide participants through games and activities while assessing progress.

The role requires a strong skiing background, the ability to communicate expectations, and a commitment to safety and child welfare, with preferred ski certs and licenses to maintain.

Qualifications

• Strong skiing and coaching background to ski safely in all snow conditions.
• Willingness to share passion with children and communicate expectations.
• Background check, on-snow training and child safety training required.
• Level 100+ US Ski & Snowboard Certification or foreign equivalent preferred.
• Must hold and maintain current US Ski & Snowboard Coaches License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and fun training environment for athletes.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for school-age participants.
• Partner with instructors to implement the day's teaching plan.
• Facilitate games and activities for participants.
• Assess the abilities of each group and provide feedback.

Skills

Coaching

Skiing in all snow conditions

Mentoring children

Team player

Communication

Education

Level 100+ US Ski & Snowboard Certification or foreign equivalent

US Ski and Snowboard Coaches License

PSIA Certification preferred

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Winter4Kids Athletics Race Coach is responsible for delivering and creating a safe and fun training environment for our athletes. Our coaches guide participants through the Winter4Kids experience, as a mentor and role model for groups of school age participants. Coaches partner with instructors to implement the day's teaching plan, facilitate games and activities, and assess the abilities of their group.

Qualifications:

• Strong skiing and coaching background required to ski safely & confidently in all snow conditions, on varying moderate types of terrain.
• A love of winter, a passion for skiing and a willingness to share that passion with children- experience working with teams, effectively communicating expectations and facilitating their activities.
• Must pass background check, complete on snow training and child safety training.
• Level 100 or higher U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification or foreign equivalent preferred
• U.S. Ski and Snowboard race experience preferred
• P.S.I.A Certification preferred
• Must hold and maintain a current U.S. Ski and Snowboard Coaches License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Personable, patient, driven, reliable and accountable skier/snowboarder with a love of the outdoors, a passion for coaching and mentoring children.
• Teamplayer committed to creating a nurturing, productive and fun environment that ensures the safety, success & welfare of all participants and coworkers.
• Ability to help athletes improve upon their ski racing ability