Youth Alpine Ski Team Coach - Flexible Scheduling

Guest Services Inc; Biwabik (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mountain passes

Family discounts

Work with friends

Flexible scheduling

Perks & surprises

Job summary

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is seeking enthusiastic Development Team Coaches to guide the next generation of skiers. You will help youth athletes build skills, confidence, and love for the sport in a supportive team environment.

You’ll foster strong fundamentals while encouraging sportsmanship and a lifelong passion for skiing, with opportunities to travel to NJRS races and contribute to a fun, dynamic program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by beginning of employment.
• Experience in alpine ski racing/training.
• Alpine coaching experience (preferred but not required).
• Ability to organize, direct and lead a group of young athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Strong guest service skills.
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Upholds the highest level of athlete safety on varied terrain with changing conditions.
• Ability to work with young athletes to develop their technique, race strategy and long-term goal setting.
• Willing and able to travel to Northland Junior Race Series (NJRS) races.
• Ensures that any courses and practice areas are prepped and ready prior to practice time.
• Takes athletes through courses during course inspection.
• Ensure athletes are on time for their runs.
• Attends awards sessions, and collects awards for students who are not present.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age 18+

Alpine racing experience

Coaching experience

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Learning agility

Problem solving

Guest service

Communication skills

Job description

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is seeking enthusiastic Development Team Coaches to guide the next generation of skiers. You will help youth athletes build skills, confidence, and love for the sport in a supportive team environment.

You’ll foster strong fundamentals while encouraging sportsmanship and a lifelong passion for skiing, with opportunities to travel to NJRS races and contribute to a fun, dynamic program.