What are the responsibilities and job description for the SWSC Freestyle/Freeski Coach position at Stratton Mountain Resort?
Seasonal (Seasonal)
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.
BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees
POSITION SUMMARY
The Stratton Winter Sports Club Freestyle/Freeski/Allegro Coach will provide the highest level of modern Freestyle/Freeski coaching to prepare athletes for all levels of competition. Coaches should have strong communication skills, foster positive relationships with parents and athletes, and make quick, effective decisions to ensure safe and best-practice coaching. Along with on-hill management of athletes, coaches will assist with building and maintaining training and event venues. The starting wage for this role is $20.00/hour, increases with certifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Regular event travel may be required. Reimbursement is given for authorized travel expenses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires work on select evenings and all weekends and holidays during the winter season.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.
BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).
- Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
- Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
- Free or discounted IKON pass
- Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
- Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
- Retail F&B discounts
- Friends & family tickets
- Onsite medical clinic
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Discounted tuition plan
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees
POSITION SUMMARY
The Stratton Winter Sports Club Freestyle/Freeski/Allegro Coach will provide the highest level of modern Freestyle/Freeski coaching to prepare athletes for all levels of competition. Coaches should have strong communication skills, foster positive relationships with parents and athletes, and make quick, effective decisions to ensure safe and best-practice coaching. Along with on-hill management of athletes, coaches will assist with building and maintaining training and event venues. The starting wage for this role is $20.00/hour, increases with certifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Execute a comprehensive in-season programming plan put forth by the Program Manager
- Recognize industry trends and advancements and incorporate these methods into seasonal goals and daily training plans
- Maintain positive dynamic communication plan to effectively inform all constituents of training schedules, critical program updates, specific event details, expanded training opportunities, program policies and philosophies
- Understand and uphold concepts for growth opportunity and program improvements to include expanded programming, camps, social activities that promote a year-round connection
- Maintain excellent guest and employee rapport and ensure customer satisfaction remains at the highest level possible
- Develop strategies to expand insight into who your customers are and what they are looking for while maintaining strong relationships with them
- Attend daily meetings as required and be able to step in as back up into any part of the daily operations
- Maintain appropriate asset protection and inventory control
- Prepare venues as needed for training and competitions
- Supervise training venues to ensure safety while athletes are training and that only authorized individuals are with-in venue boundaries
- Participate on working groups when asked, as they pertain to the interests of the program
- Maintain the highest safety standards and code compliance for guests and staff daily
- Additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, in progress or completed, required
Experience:
- Previous experience participating in and coaching within their respective discipline at a state/local event, required
- Previous experience maintaining venues in accordance with criteria set by US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA, required
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA membership, required
- Knowledge and understanding of US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA rules and regulations, required
- Familiar with event travel and should be prepared to travel as needed
- Current Safesport, CPR and First Aid and CDC Heads Up Concussion, required
- Additional industry certifications or endorsements would be strongly considered
- Effective communication skills.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Regular event travel may be required. Reimbursement is given for authorized travel expenses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires work on select evenings and all weekends and holidays during the winter season.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer