Rowmark Ski Academy Seeks Junior Program Director

2 years ago

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Position Summary

Rowmark Ski Academy is seeking a Rowmark Junior Program Director. This is the key leadership position directing our U8 to U14 alpine ski racing program. It is a full-time, exempt position, with a comprehensive benefits package included, with an annual contract and review from July 1^st to June 30th, and reports to the Rowmark Ski Academy Program Director.

School Overview

Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving over 1,030 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, and joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically.

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, salaries that are competitive with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.

Rowmark Ski Academy and Junior Program Overview

In 1982, Rowmark Ski Academy was founded as a division of Rowland Hall. Just over three decades later, in 2014, Rowmark proudly became one of the first clubs designated for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) highest Gold Certification level. Rowmark Junior Program skiers are full-time students at Rowland Hall. The Junior Program is a progressive alpine skiing and racing program coupled with an extraordinary academic program in the lower and middle schools.

We foster a lifelong appreciation of alpine skiing and racing, all in a fun, positive learning environment tailor-made for young athletes. The Junior Program develops versatile skiers who understand ski-racing basics and have a strong technical foundation in the sport. As they grow through our program, skiers become more self-reliant—we increase their level of competition, racing focus, and number of days on snow in order to prepare them for our Academy, if they wish to apply. At every level, we encourage young skiers to have fun and love the sport.

The Junior Program skis 30 minutes from the Lincoln Street Campus at the new state-of-the-art Utah Olympic Park alpine venues and Park City’s Eagle Race Arena, the Giant Slalom site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Rowmark skiers race in the Intermountain Division of the United States Ski Association. Our U10 and older teams also purchase Ikon passes, giving us local access to Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, Deer Valley, and Snowbasin for world-class free skiing opportunities.
Our skiers have had a great deal of success in divisional, regional, national, World Cup, and Olympic competitions. Rowland Hall is proud of our graduates’ skiing accomplishments and the careers they’ve chosen.

Primary Job Responsibilities

To provide direction and lead coaching expertise, on hill, and conditioning year-round programming for the Junior Program in collaboration with the Academy Director, Junior Program Head Coaches, and the Team Manager. The projected Rowmark Junior Program (JP) size for 2023-24 is ~70 athletes across five teams from U8-U14.
Oversee the daily operations of the Junior Program including communications, marketing, budget, staff training, and hiring in collaboration with the Academy Director and Team Manager.

Develop and execute balanced annual Junior Program budget in collaboration with the Academy Director and Team Manager. This includes purchase and maintenance of team equipment including gates, radios, drills, team jackets, and other on-hill and conditioning equipment.

Direct and manage a short-term and long-term vehicle maintenance and replacement plan for our JP vehicle fleet, which currently includes two shuttle buses, a suburban and a trailer.

Create a comprehensive, year-round ski training and race plans for the Junior Program with emphasis on sound periodization and peaking principles in collaboration with the JP Head Coaches.

Direct the evaluation of the development of each athlete by the JP coaching staff throughout the season through a goal setting and evaluation process including physical testing, and post-camp, mid-season, and season-end evaluation writing.

Communicate clearly with athletes, parents, team manager, and school administration regarding training, competing, and travel.

Work closely with JP Head Coaches and a local ski shop to manage ski equipment purchase and ordering.

Submit race entries in accordance with deadlines and procedures as outlined by IMD and USSS.

Work with Team Manager to coordinate travel plans for all JP athletes as needed (ground transport, flights, lodging,…) often working in collaboration with the JP Head Coaches.

Work with Academy Director to coordinate and communicate summer, fall and winter training camps.

Develop and execute fall parent informational meetings for each JP Team, and spring banquets for the celebration of team as well as individual growth and achievement.

Schedule and direct periodic staff meetings.

Direct and participate in the weekly staff driving rotation to transport Rowmark athletes from school to training and back.

Host school visits, tours, and training opportunities of prospective student-athletes.

Communicate with our training venues to schedule daily training lane spaces.

Attend periodic IMD and/or USSS meetings/clinics.

Stay current with USSS rules and equipment specifications.

Be available work and travel for extended periods of time.

Be flexible and adaptable to schedule changes due to weather or other factors.

Exhibit a consistently professional, positive, and mature coaching style in working with children and adolescent athletes.

Skills and Requirements

Has a Bachelor’s Degree

Is a Certified USSA Coaches Level 200 Coach or higher including current SafeSport training.

Will obtain a Utah Commercial Driver’s License in order to share in driving rotation of Rowmark bus to and from training.

Has or will obtain First Aid and CPR certification and update every two years

Demonstrates cultural competency both on and off the hill.

Functional video camera and computer skills especially with regard to videoing and uploading to our Sprongo video application platform.

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

lift 40-50 lbs and carry SL and GS gates on an alpine training hill while skiing.

move easily around a ski hill, weight room, gym and field to engage with students, when coaching or supporting their training practices.

be able to communicate appropriately and effectively with constituents, including students, families, and colleagues.

be able to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of the ski academy.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, list of references and any other supporting materials to Todd Brickson at [email protected]. For more information about our ski academy and school, please visit rowlandhall.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.