Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Teach ski and racing skills for student athletes of all levels and all ages.

Essentia l Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide on-hill athletic instruction and coaching to race students.
• Evaluate and oversee the development of each athlete's skills.
• Develop strategies enabling athletes to reach their individual goals.
• Create an environment that promotes teamwork.
• Instill strong values and teach good sportsmanship.
• Provide coaching and instruction in a professional and effective manner.
• Connect and communicate with parents and other coaches.
• Assist high school coaches who train or race at Berkshire East.
• Set up and tear down equipment for racing events.
• Maintain training and racing courses.
• Inspect courses maintaining on-hill safety for athletes and other skiers.
• Oversee the safe execution of all training and racing activities.
• Provide clear direction and expectations to all team members.
• Maintain race equipment (gates, nets, cameras, timing, etc.).
• Prepare all required records and reports on coaching activities.
• Support team athletes at races at other mountains as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by race director.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Strong technical skier background.
• Effective teaching skills working with children.
• USSA membership preferred.
• L100, L200+ certification preferred.
• Experience and certification as an Alpine Official preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skiing technique.
• Proven effective coaching style.
• Act as a role model; motivating and positively influencing athletes.
• Display good judgment skills in making decisions.
• Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.

Core Competencies

• Friendly Service: Treat people courteously and respond in a helpful manner.
• Maintain a high level of productivity displaying energy & enthusiasm.
• Interact with team members effectively and put team & company goals first.

Ph ysical Demands

• This is a physically demanding position.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to ski, stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.
• Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.
• Must be able to adapt to climate and work in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

Shift Requirements:

• Frequent evening shifts for after school practices and races
• Frequent weekend and holiday shifts

Age Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least age 18

Other Requirements:

• Cori background check required prior to being hired

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