Aspen Valley Ski Club (AVSC) Seeks Alpine Lead U12

Position Title: Alpine Lead U12
Full-time, year-round-Exempt
Reports To: Alpine Director

Job Objective:

The AVSC Alpine Program is designed to support the AVSC mission, focusing on athlete-centered programs inspiring excellence, creating opportunity, and instilling AVSC values.

The U12 Lead Coach provides athletic and administrative leadership within the U10 and U12 program. This position best suits a ski coach with a solid on-hill presence, strong organizational skills, and experience working with younger athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Alpine Director to implement the year-round training plan and oversee the athlete management for the U10-12 program
• Create a schedule that reflects the athletes’ and families’ goals, abilities, potential, and finances.
• Serve as the first line of communication with the U10-12 athletes/parents/ assistant coaches
• Work with the Alpine Director to recruit and retain key staff.
• Design and be present at all scheduled training blocks throughout the year
• Implement program design, technical progressions, and AVSC methodology for individuals and U10-U12 groups.
• Follow the AVSC Communication plan
• Provide a written self-evaluation as well as an evaluation of Alpine Director and review annually
• Submit news and results to the Marketing/Information Director for publication in a timely fashion.
• Assist in facilitating awards and recognition programs for the Alpine Program.
• Ensure all AVSC equipment and assets (radios, drills, wrenches, computers, cameras, gates, etc.) are in good condition and returned to Alpine Director at the end of each season.
• Attend Alpine equipment nights and guide athletes and parents.
• Attend all staff training exercises and orientation opportunities
• Create a positive atmosphere for training that focuses on improvement.
• Create a positive work environment for staff to grow and improve.
• Be present and assist with staffing for Camps as assigned.
• Interface with key agencies such as RMD and USSA to promote the mission of AVSC.
• Continued professional development
• Physically and philosophically support AVSC event hosting
• Keep accurate attendance records
• Submit athlete billing seven days after each away trip/camp.
• Complete monthly Certfy reconciliation by the seventh of each month

Other

• Assist with and participate in Club-wide functions
• Special projects as assigned by Alpine Director or Executive Director

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50-75 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to work in inclement weather
• Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation:

• Full-time year-round. Annual compensation between $65,000-80,000, based on experience. Benefits include a retirement plan with 5% match; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Long- and short-term disability, maternity leave, Paid Sick Leave; Paid Holidays; Ski Pass.
• Housing available
• Application deadline June 1,^, 2023
• Expected start date July 1, 2023
• Please submit resume and Cover letter to  Johno McBride [email protected]