U.S. Ski & Snowboard Seeks Para Alpine Team Assistant Coach

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Para Alpine Team Assistant Coach. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email [email protected]

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE 

The Para Alpine Team Assistant Coach is responsible for advancing Para Alpine national team athletes to the highest ranks of Para Alpine competition through National Level races, World Cup, World Championships, and Paralympic Competition.  The position reports to the Para Alpine Head Coach and may work closely with the Para Sport Director and development program coaches to create opportunities for a stronger pipeline development system.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic and Paralympic skiing and snowboarding.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Athlete Experience
   1. Contribute to the implementation and success of the Para Alpine Team’s annual program
   2. Develop a productive working relationship with each athlete
   3. Manage athletes’ conditioning and recovery and / or Equipment Service during all training and racing projects
   4. Assist in coordination with the High Performance and Medical departments regarding injuries, athlete rehabilitation and program integration
2. Operational Excellence
   1. Understand and agree with the vision and mission of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and uphold the core values
   2. Assist the Head Coach with all on-hill training and racing responsibilities
   3. Assist Head Coach with video, timing, and equipment management
   4. Assist Head Coach in preparing evaluations of every training and racing project
   5. Work proactively with all Para Sport staff and all departments of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
   6. Participate on staff at select national development projects and initiatives
   7. Assist in the education and development of professional coaches at the club level
   8. Continue to pursue knowledge and education of alpine ski racing, para sport, and athletic development
3. Financial Performance
   1. Submit timely expense reports and assist with reconciling each project upon completion
   2. Work with the Head Coach to stay within the established budget

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy lifting of equipment
2. National and International travel
3. Driving long distances

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

1. Past Para Alpine experience NOT required, but willingness to learn and be creative is required
2. U.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 200 coaches certification preferred
3. PSIA certification preferred
4. Evidence of athlete management, accounting, communication, and organization skills required
5. Demonstrated technical coaching knowledge and proven ability to advance athletes required
6. Team player who demonstrates loyalty to the organization and the whole athletic program required
7. Computer skills, including video analysis, email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software required
8. Experience coaching at multiple levels: international, domestic FIS, and club levels preferred
9. U.S. Ski & Snowboard Referee Level 2 officials’ certification preferred

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

CLASSIFICATION  Year-round; Full-time 
FLSA Exempt
REPORTS TO Para Alpine Head Coach 
LOCATION Park City, UT
TRAVEL 70% 
SALARY $55k-$65k
BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package;  401k with 3% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site; hybrid work schedule if on-site (minimum three days in office).

Photo: Jesse Keefe. U.S. Ski & Snowboard/U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee