Athletic Development Coordinator – Adaptive Sports

CLASSIFICATION:

Year‑round;
Full‑time
FLSA:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Athletic Development

LOCATION:

Center of Excellence – Park City, Utah
TRAVEL: 80+ days/year
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $70,000
BENEFITS:
Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on‑site.

The Athletic Development Coordinator will train, educate, support, and mentor U.S. Para‑Alpine, Para‑Snowboard, and Para‑Nordic athletes through their preparation and in‑season periods. They will be a key member of the Performance Management Team with the head sport coaches, Director of Athletic Development, and sports medicine staff; co‑planning the team schedule; and leading athletic development training sessions. This person will also be heavily involved within the U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance team supporting all aspects of the department and coordinating with COE Rehabilitation Staff for world‑class reconditioning programs.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the best in the world in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing diversity, striving for equity, and embracing inclusion.

• Plan and lead athletic development coaching, education, testing, and support for Named National Team athletes including:
• Movement skill competency assessment and development
• Strength and power development
• Speed, agility, and change of direction practices
• Testing, analysis, and evidence‑informed prescription
• Sport science, innovation, and research
• Athlete education
• Off‑season travel required
• Support High Performance Department in Sport Science Projects and fellowship education for all sports.
• Integrate directly with sport team personnel, Director of Athletic Development, and Senior Vice President of High Performance as a key member of the High Performance Management Team.
• Lead athletic reconditioning for injured athletes as part of Return to Performance Management Teams.
• Collaborate with the Sport Education Department to disseminate educational content for coach and athlete development initiatives.
• Oversee reconditioning training sessions that address individual athlete needs and support safe return to full performance capacity.

Activities may change at any time with or without notice. The position is based primarily at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Center of Excellence and requires frequent travel. The role demands weekend, early morning, or evening work. The position is exempt from overtime pay.

• Experience in annualized athletic development programming for elite athletes.
• Excellent competency in making meaningful decisions from physical testing and data.
• Experience in reconditioning athletes post‑injury and supporting robust return to performance.
• Knowledge of international best practices in athlete development, especially for skiing and snowboarding.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and cultivating a strong team culture.
• Dedication to inspire, train, and educate U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and teams.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with complex teams and a highly qualified staff.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally for training events.

• Minimum of undergraduate studies in a high‑performance coaching related discipline such as physical education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related subject.
• Current certification as an NSCA‑CSCS or international equivalent.
• 3+ years of applied athletic development experience (coaching) with elite and/or developmental athletes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States.

• Graduate studies in a high‑performance coaching related discipline such as physical education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related subject.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals…