Fryeburg Academy / Mount Washington Valley Ski Team Seeks Full-Time Head Coach

Full-time Head Coach Position

The Mount Washington Valley Ski Team in partnership with Fryeburg Academy is seeking a full-time Head coach to join our coaching staff at the U16 or U18 level, depending on candidate fit and experience for the upcoming 2023/2024 season. MWVST has a long history of developing elite skiers including multiple US Ski Team members and NCAA All-Americans This will be a salaried, benefited employment opportunity with competitive pay and upward mobility. This individual will be a professional coach looking to join a passionate and hardworking team of coaches committed to working with the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team and Fryeburg Academy community.

The ideal candidate will support the vision and overall mission of MWVAEF by:

• Being a team player among a dynamic group of collaborators. Professional conduct is expected and adaptability is essential.
• Demonstrating strong leadership among their peers defined through support of others, idea sharing and taking productive initiative.
• Sharing their knowledge and passion for ski racing through effective and frequent verbal and written communication directed at a variety of stakeholders.
• Managing expectations and setting appropriate goals for themselves and the athletes they work with, including the preparation of athletes for success at the regional, national, international and collegiate stages.

Responsibilities:

• Create athlete-centered competition and training plans for your primary group.
• Work closely with the executive director, program director and other staff members of the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team.
• Collaborate on programming and club curriculum with the executive director and program director.
• Provide mentorship to student athletes on campus at Fryeburg Academy in order to help the athletes successfully blend their academic experience and on-snow training program.
• Communicate effectively with staff, athletes and parents consistently via email, text and with in-person interactions.
• Assist with in-house race competition operations including both venue prep, and race day duties and responsibilities.
• Assist with athlete needs by actively participating in video review, athlete goal setting meetings, and athlete equipment ordering and maintenance.
• Have knowledge and experience with course setting and on-hill safety.
• Assist with gate repair, b-net installation and other ski racing operations tasks when applicable.
• Assist with athlete transportation to and from the Fryeburg Academy campus.
• Actively participate in summer and fall training camp responsibilities.

Please direct resumes to Mike LeBlanc and/or Leanne Smith for consideration.

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