Head FreeSki Coach - Winter Season

Seasonal (Seasonal)

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

Will manage the class programs of the Freeski Park and Pipe Competition Center training groups. Will organize and assist training staff, design and implement training plans, and will directly coach participants in a professional, enthusiastic and effective manner that helps the participants set and achieve goals in advanced skiing technique and competition and to inspire life‑long enjoyment in sport.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region‑specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $23.21 - $33.42

• Recruit, organize, and manage program coaching staff including staff scheduling, performance planning, and evaluation.
• Assist to hire, train, manage alpine administration staff within budget, promote efficiency, and keep workload manageable
• Provide leadership of daily training for program participants.
• Communicate effectively with parents and athletes.
• Prepare and implement technical teaching progressions, methodologies and content for daily training for athletes in conjunction with Program Senior Manager/Director.
• Have high standards for safety in all training environments.
• Assure that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
• Video and conduct video analysis sessions with participants on a regular basis.
• Conduct athlete goal setting meetings at start of year, review throughout season, and at the end of the season.
• Coordinate team travel to alpine racing events and other local, regional and national alpine competitions.
• Responsible for athlete supervision, van transportation, team captain's meeting representation, accommodation, lodging check in/out, and on‑hill coaching duties at these events.
• Provide positive feedback on a daily basis to participants and submit written mid‑season and year‑end evaluations on each participant.
• Assist athletes and their families in obtaining equipment from ski manufacturers' representatives.
• Participate in coaches meetings, briefings, and other professional functions as directed by Freestyle/Freeskiing Senior Manager/Director.
• Provide regular feedback and evaluation to freeride coaching staff.
• Plan for spring, summer and fall on and off snow ski and conditioning camps and dry land activities in conjunction with the Freestyle/ Freeskiing Senior Manager/Director and Sports Performance Manager.

• Maintain a friendly, congenial and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with athletes, parents, guests and employees.
• Report any unsafe conditions which may affect athlete, employee or public safety
• Attend weekly Competition Center director meetings and bring forth alpine program issues
• Enforce athlete code‑of‑conduct and hold self, staff, and athletes to the highest standard of behavior
• Address any breach of conduct immediately and inform/involve other staff members as necessary
• Must wear radio during all training sessions
• Must wear uniform at all times while coaching and during work hours

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