All-Mountain Teams Coach

Department: Competition Services
Reports To: Competition Services Manager
Pay Status: Hourly
YR Status: Seasonal (Full-time or Part-time)
Benefit Status: None
Pay Rate: Starting at $20/hr DOE

Embrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for a full career switch or an exciting weekend roll centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.

*For a complete job description & to apply, please visit www.sierraattahoe.com/employment.

SUMMARY
Become a Sierra Team’s Coach to help develop, train and mold the future of Sierra’s athletes! Provide instruction to groups and team’s athletes in a safe and fun matter while enjoying the one-of-a-kind Sierra environment our resort is known for.

Duties and Responsibilities are (but not limited to):
1. Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied, challenging terrain with constantly changing winter weather conditions.
2. Clearly and accurately instructing/coaching assigned groups of skiing or snowboarding students/athletes, both physically and verbally on every type of terrain and discipline (off-piste, in-bounds, terrain parks, racecourses).
3. Ensuring that students/athletes are matched to appropriate skier/snowboarding skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
4. Assisting athletes/students to load and unload the chairlift in a safe manner.
5. Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson; lifting children by the vest (if applicable).
6. Supervising athletes/children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian.
7. Assisting in operational responsibilities of Competition Services programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment-fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
8. Accountable for all equipment used (including but not limited to radios, drills, timing, gates, bibs, flags, tents, generators, signs, shovels, and snowmobiles). This will include maintenance of this equipment, when necessary, as well as accurate records of the use of this equipment.
9. Communicating long and short-term lesson plans and achieved goals with athlete’s parents. Communicating athlete progress throughout the season.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be able to attend all required training sessions – required.
2. PSIA/AASI, USSA, or USASA certification – preferred.
3. Must be an advanced to expert level skier or rider – required.
4. Must have excellent guest service skills – required.
5. Must have excellent communication skills – required.
6. Must work well in a team environment – required.
7. Must be available to work holidays and weekends – required.
8. Experience working with guests of all ages – preferred.
9. Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children – preferred.