- Junior
- Office in Newry
Overview:
Join Sunday River's Gould Academy Competition Program as a Coach! Coaches are responsible for the daily instruction and coaching of basic and advanced skiing/riding techniques and tactics in Alpine, Freestyle, Ski Cross, or Snowboard racing. Qualified candidates will have racing experience, possess effective coaching skills, and must be able to work in a team environment. Coaches are also the contact for participants' parents.
Responsibilities:- Daily coaching of basic and advanced skiing/riding techniques and tactics in alpine ski racing
- Work with development team to prepare, implement, and review daily training schemes
- Monitor athletes, ages 8-18, during scheduled training sessions, on-hill and "in-house"
- Maintain group attendance each session
- Be familiar with the use, maintenance, and clean-up of assigned training facilities
- Be familiar with the use, maintenance, and storage of training related equipment
- Ensure safety of all staff and participants
- Assist with maintaining adequate course preparations for training and competitions
- Abide by the Sunday River Events and Competition Skiing Policy.
- Abide by "Your Responsibility Code"
- Maintain professional coaches license with United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSS) and Maine Alpine Racing Association (MARA)
- May be asked to work with the SnowSports School on specialist private assignments periodically throughout the season.
- Will be required to ski up to 6 hours per day
- Advanced Alpine, Freestyle, Snow Cross, or Snowboard competitive experience is required.
- Competitive teaching or coaching experience, and/or previous racing experience in chosen discipline is preferred.
- Must be an exemplary skier/rider, able to demonstrate appropriate techniques on all types of terrain (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and in all types of snow conditions.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- To successfully perform this position, the candidate must possess a visible enthusiasm for competitive skiing/riding.
- Must be able to ski/ride up to 6 hours per day.
Compensation & Benefits
- Wages range from $16 - $22 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Team Member Perks include:
- Free Ski Pass and access to other Boyne Resorts
- Resort discounts on dining, retail, lodging, and spa
- Eligibility for affordable team member housing
