SR Staff Report
The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) is one of the leading snowsport programs in the United States. Founded in 1973, the organization has evolved from a dream to offering athletes of all ages a centralized training program providing a multi-discipline operation that supports athletes in alpine, biathlon, cross country, freestyle skiing, nordic combined, ski jumping and snowboarding. NYSEF also has a partnership with Northwood School, a coeducational, independent boarding school in Lake Placid, NY. It is the mission of the NYSEF to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snowsports.
In this full-time year-round position, the Head Men’s FIS Coach will manage all the FIS Men’s preparation and competition programming for Northwood School and NYSEF at Whiteface including on-snow camps and conditioning programs. The position will deliver a competitive program and work with other coaching staff to support the alpine ski racing operations at Whiteface. Duties include, but not limited to:
- Preparation and competition season planning and execution of training, camp, competition and travel
- Supporting athlete development on and off the snow leveraging performance data analysis
- Coordination of program logistics including overseeing project revenues and expenses
- Clear communication strategy with all stakeholders
- Ongoing equipment guidance and support
Experience:
- Experience working with similar age group alpine programs at the regional and national levels and/or international levels
- Experience with governing bodies including US Ski and Snowboard and FIS
- Deep understanding of and expertise in the personalization of alpine equipment
- Extensive knowledge of competition venues
- Knowledge of FIS regulations and protocols
- Excellent organizational and logistical skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
The position will report to the Alpine Program Director and will work in collaboration with all venue managers, staff, the board of directors and local community partners. This position is located at Whiteface in Wilmington, N.Y. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]
