Western Colorado University

Head Freeride Coach

Gunnison, CO, USA

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About the role

  • Western Colorado University invites applications for the.5 position of Mountain Sports Freeride Coach.
  • The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach (Freeride Coach) reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports (ADCR - Mountain Sports ).
  • The Freeride Coach will work with the ADCR - Mountain Sports for guidance on budgets and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

  • The Freeride coach is expected to develop and enhance training, competition and team cohesion.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience coaching and competing in skiing and/or snowboarding, preferably in freeride disciplines.
  • Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Kieran Nay, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports, resume, transcripts and contact information for three references.

Nice to have

  • IFSA Coaching Certification (Level 100 or higher)
  • SafeSport Certification
  • additional sport-specific coaching certifications relevant to freeride skiing or snowboarding.
  • The position is FLSA exempt.
  • Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs.
  • Please direct questions to Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports, K ieran Nay at kieran.nay@western.edu.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately.
  • The application deadline is midnight on July 9th, 202 6.

Compensation

  • This is a.5 year -round position with a salary of $ 23,000.

Benefits

  • The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach facilitate s Freeride training and practices including dryland training, on - snow training and education about equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core.
  • The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued.

Equal opportunity

  • Western Colorado University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive camp us.
  • It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants.
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