Para Nordic Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

PARA NORDIC COACH

CLASSIFICATION: Year-round; Full-time 

FLSA: Exempt 

REPORTS TO: Para Sport Director

LOCATION: USANA Center for Excellence, Park City, UT

TRAVEL: Approximately 30-40%

SALARY $70,000-$80,000

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; hybrid work schedule if on-site (minimum three days in office).

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Para Nordic Coach. This is a full-time position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE 

The Para Nordic Team Coach will contribute to advancing Para Nordic national team athletes to the highest ranks of Para Nordic competition through World Cup, World Championships, and Paralympic Games Competition in both cross country and biathlon. The position reports to the Para Nordic Head Coach and will work closely with the Para Sport Director and Para Nordic Development Director to execute strategies in the high performance plan including creating opportunities for a stronger pipeline development system.

ABOUT US

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 are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Athlete Experience at the Elite Level
  • Provide technical coaching, guidance, and support to Para Nordic Team athletes in cross country and biathlon disciplines
  • Contribute to the athlete has an individualized plan (annual and long term)
  • Communicate frequently and effectively with all athletes & staff
  • Ensure the completion of all Reports as defined by Team protocol (e.g. Camp Reports, Injury Reports, Expense Reports, Athlete Reports, etc…)
  • Develop a productive working relationship with each athlete
  • Understand and support management of athletes’ equipment during all training and competition projects
  • Assist in coordination with the High Performance and Medical departments regarding injuries, athlete rehabilitation and program integration
• Operational Excellence
  • Work closely with the Para Sport Director & Head Coach with regarding general program goals, direction, plans, progress, and initiatives
  • Contribute to the implementation and success of the Para Nordic Team’s annual high performance planning and implementation
  • In consultation with the Head Coach, lead the development of athlete training plans and tracking of training outcomes
  • Support the Director of Development in recruiting and coaching development athletes and consulting on their training planning
  • Communicate effectively with athletes personal club coaches to provide continuity of care and support with regard to training and recovery needs
  • Support equipment management as needed with regards to the Para Nordic Team equipment inventory in Park City and at satellite equipment locations
  • Contribute to the ordering and maintenance of equipment, wax, tools, and gear
  • Provide leadership and direction to contract coaches and other program staff
  • Assist the Head Coach with all training and competition responsibilities
  • Attend all race competition meetings and stay up on all FIS and IBU rules
  • Execute video sessions, lactate analysis, and equipment management
  • Work proactively with all Para Sport staff and all departments of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
  • Participate on staff at key national development projects and initiatives
  • Assist in the education and development of personal club coaches
  • Contribute to Coach and athlete education initiatives as driven by Para Nordic Development Director
  • Continue to pursue knowledge and education in nordic ski racing, para sport, and athletic development
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the optimal running of the Para Nordic Team
  • Work with Head Coach and Director in the creation of Team Criteria
• Financial Performance
  • Support the management and tracking the Team’s budget
  • Ensure regular and timely expense reporting which conforms to the reporting standards established by the CFO 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Incumbents must be able to lift up to 25 pounds (50 with assistance), climb, stand, stoop and work outside in all weather conditions. Job requires travel and work on weekends, nights, holidays and on-call basis.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Understands and agrees with US Ski & Snowboard’s values; Grit, Excellence, Team, Fun, Integrity
• A minimum of 5 years experience in nordic coaching
• Biathlon coaching experience and/or willingness to learn
• Excellent at building relationships, being collaborative, listening, and communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• A mindset for thinking outside of the box and pushing the boundaries to achieve excellence
• USSS Level 200 coach and/or U.S. Biathlon Level 2 preferred
• Ability to accurately evaluate critical success factors for nordic athletes at the elite level
• Proven ability to prepare and execute a successful athletic plan for nordic athletes at the elite level
• Strong budgeting and expense management skills
• Capable computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong team player with a demonstrated loyalty to the program and the organization

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Para Nordic contractors

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. USSS's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.