Position Summary: 

• Provide coaching/instruction to FAST athletes as scheduled
• Provide support to FAST Head Coach in the operations of the program

Job Relationships:

• Responsible To: FAST Head Coach
• Employees Supervised: None
• Inter-Relationships: Ski and Snowboard School Staff, Ski Patrol, Ski Area Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement the organization’s mission, strategic goals, and objectives
• Work with athletes, on and off the snow, to ensure progress toward their goals
• Attend local an regional U14 races with athletes (Responsible for own transportation to and from all races. Lodging compensated for races requiring overnight stays.)
• Be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from mid-December through March.
• Willing to earn Level 100 USSA certification if not already certified.
• Communicate with parents, athletes and other coaches
• Participate in fund raising activities and events
• Promote winter sports competition for all levels of abilities and disciplines
• Participate in site and facilities preparation on and off snow as directed
• Represent 49° North and the FAST program in a professional manner at all times

Requirements

• Certification: Current USSCA Level I, II, or III, PSIA Level I, II, or III or commensurate experience or education.
• Experience: Leadership and Management experience, social and communication skills, minimum 3 years of experience in snowsport instruction / coaching and competitions, ability to work autonomously in training and competition environments, ability to ski expert level ski runs and FIS Homologated courses, a Minimum 5 years coaching/teaching or background in racing
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of USSA philosophies, concepts, training and competition guidelines. Passion for working with kids, coaching, families and the sport of Ski Racing.

Qualifications:

• Certification: Current USSCA Level I, II, or III, PSIA Level I, II, or III or commensurate experience or education.
• Experience: Leadership and Management experience, social and communication skills, minimum 3 years of experience in  snowsport instruction / coaching and competitions, ability to work autonomously in training and competition environments, ability to ski expert level ski runs and FIS
• Homologated courses, a Minimum 5 years coaching/teaching or background in racing
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of USSA philosophies, concepts, training and competition guidelines. Passion for working with kids, coaching, families and the sport of Ski Racing.

Environmental Factors: 

• Ability to work in adverse winter weather conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to regularly ascend several hundred vertical feet of mountainous terrain
• Ability to participate in calisthenics with athletes
• Occasional lifting of items weighing more than 60 pounds
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Values Implementation:

• Always responds to guests’ needs
• Seeks ways to improve guest service
• Take pride in knowing that 49 North is a quality ski resort — The most affordable, friendly, family ski area in the region.
• Desire to promote 49° North and the snowsports industry.