Job Title: Race Team Alpine Coach
Company: Highway West Vacations
Location: King Pine Ski Area
Status: Full-Time and/or Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Snowsports Director
We are looking for experienced, technically skilled PSIA or USSA-certified alpine instructors and coaches to develop the skills of our athletes. The King Pine Race Team is a United States Ski and Snowboard sanctioned alpine race program at King Pine Ski Area in East Madison, NH. This program is for athletes ages 6 to 15, who are dedicated to improving their alpine skiing and racing skills. Our coaching staff is focused and committed to provide instruction to help athletes build the fundamental skills to ski and race to the best of their ability. The program is known for its positive environment, sense of camaraderie and ability to generate talented young athletes. We train on weekends and school breaks from December through March. Skiers compete in USSA races sponsored by New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association (NHARA) based on age and ability, and this program travels to other mountains to compete against local race clubs at times throughout the winter. King Pine Race Team operates as part of King Pine’s Snowsports School.
Responsibilities Include:
- Have a passion for working with young skiers and provide them with an environment that promotes success.
- Work with the other coaching staff to plan and supervise daily training for athletes.
- Provide a safe training environment for coaches and athletes.
- Set and maintain courses, following course specifications.
- Ensure that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
- Travel to race events with participants and be responsible for on-hill coaching duties.
- Provide feedback on a daily basis to athletes.
- Communicate with other coaches and parents.
- Continue to develop your own skills through participation in skill development and training opportunities.
- Work with Snowsports staff on other duties as required.
Qualifications Include:
- USSA Level 100, PSIA Alpine Level II or Level III or equivalent. (preferred)
- At least 5 years instructing/coaching experience to intermediate level skiers. (required)
- Demonstrated ability to generate enthusiasm and passion for skiing among younger skiers.
- Exceptional communication and teaching skills.
- Understanding and ability to effectively demonstrate skiing fundamentals.
- Personal competitive experience with alpine ski racing.
- Physically able to handle the demands of the job: carrying gate bundles and tools, working outside for extended periods in inclement weather
For more information about joining King Pine’s coaching staff, please email [email protected].
HWV Hospitality Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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