Freeride Coach
- West Jordan, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
JOB TITLE: Freeride CoachDIVISION: Solitude Ski & Ride SchoolREPORTS TO: Freeride Team Head CoachLOCATION: Solitude Ski & Ride SchoolCLASSIFICATION: Seasonal/ Hourly/ Full-TimePAY RANGE: $23.56 - $33.99 based on certificationPOSITION:The Freeride Coach is responsible for developing athletes' skills and mindsets towards IFSA competition performance at one, two, and three star competitions. Additionally, they will instill values and behaviors that will contribute to future success in life. In this role, coaches will predominantly work with kids ages 7 to 18. The program focuses on safety while prioritizing strong skiing/riding skills and mountain knowledge. Coaches must be familiar with IFSA's five judging categories for Freeride competitions including: Line Selection, Control, Technique, Fluidity, Style, and Energy. The right candidates will display an enthusiastic and professional manner, assist athletes and parents to establish seasonal goals and a strategy to attain them, prioritize safety, and inspire lifelong participation in winter sports.Job Qualifications
- Available on all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the winter season. Additionally available or able to assist on Tuesdays & Thursday evenings, and pre-season training starting October 1.
- Advanced level skiing or riding skills and knowledge.
- Clean driving history.
- Level 100 IFSA certification is required. Level 200 preferred or higher, or the ability to obtain these certifications during the season.
- Have high standards for safety in all training environments.
- Avalanche safety education/certification, and/or the motivation and willingness to obtain these certifications during the first season of employment.
- A minimum of one season coaching in an organized IFSA freeride club, US Ski and Snowboard, or high school program. Competition experience at the IFSA, US Ski and Snowboard and/or FIS level is a plus.
- Understand current IFSA rules and judging criteria.
- Excellent people skills are required to effectively communicate with athletes, parents, other coaches, mountain employees and guests on the mountain.
- Strong understanding of the educational concepts relative to coaching U8 & U10 Athletes
- Current IFSA Level 100 Certification or equivalent
- Strong understanding of the educational concepts relative to coaching U12 & U15 Athletes
- Current IFSA Level 200 Certification or equivalent
- Strong understanding of the educational concepts relative to coaching U15 & U19 Athletes
- Current IFSA Level 300 Certification or equivalent
- Strong understanding of the educational concepts relative to coaching U15 & U19 Athletes
- Current IFSA Level 400 Certification/Education Staff member or equivalent
- Conduct goal setting meetings with athletes and parents at the start of the season and periodically review throughout the season.
- Conduct daily training for athletes as directed and scheduled by leadership.
- Provide feedback and coaching daily to athletes, maintain lesson plans and logs, and submit written year end evaluations on each athlete.
- Travel with athletes to competition events.
- Maintain accurate records and promptly provide receipts for travel expenses to be reimbursed.
- Communicate any needs to perform job exceptionally to leadership
- Participate in coaches' meetings, briefings, and other professional functions as directed by the Program Manager.
- Assure that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
- Shoot videos and conduct movement analysis sessions with athletes regularly.
- Be at Solitude Mountain Resort on time on days' work is scheduled.
- The primary outdoor environment requires tolerance to exposures such as cold, snow, wind, rain, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, extreme terrain, lightning, etc...
- Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with equipment.
- Exposure to: Ultraviolet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees.
- Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
- Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
- Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.
- Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
- Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
- Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
- Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- Pro deals with outdoor brands.
- Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
- Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.