Solitude Mountain Resort

Solitude Mountain Resort

Head Freeride Coach

Solitude, UT · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • JOB QUALIFICATIONS - Available throughout the winter season including weekends, holidays, and evenings from September through April.
  • Perks of Working Here: Work & Play in the Mountains: - Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains. - Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.
  • Other Perks: - 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.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records; release of liability, race forms, IFSA memberships, travel expenses
  • Provide feedback and coaching daily to athletes, maintain lesson plans and logs, and submit written year-end evaluations on each athlete.
  • Maintain accurate records, assure compliance with policies, and manage finances
  • Communicate any needs to perform job exceptionally to leadership

Requirements

  • Familiarity with either US Ski and Snowboard, IFSA, or PSIA/AASI coaching methodologies and movement analysis.
  • Travel may be required for races or competitions.
  • Available throughout the winter season including weekends, holidays, and evenings from September through April. Additionally, available for specific spring/summer training camps as needed.
  • Advanced level skiing skills and knowledge.
  • Experience as an athlete in an organized race or freeride program preferred. Competition experience at the national level is a plus.
  • Multiple seasons coaching in an organized IFSA freeride club, US Ski and Snowboard, or high school program.
  • Avalanche safety education/certification, and/or the motivation and willingness to obtain these certifications during the first season of employment.
  • A contemporary understand ing of current IFSA rules, judging criteria, and athlete pipeline.
  • Excellent people skills are required to effectively communicate with athletes, parents, other coaches, mountain employees and guests on the mountain.
  • H ave high standards for safety in all training environments.

Nice to have

  • Level 100 IFSA certification (200 preferred) or the ability to obtain during the season.
  • Experience as an athlete in an organized race or freeride program preferred.
  • Competition experience at the national level is a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
  • Company vehicles will be utilized for transportation and ability to keep expense records will be required for reimbursement.

This listing is sourced directly from Solitude Mountain Resort's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.