Freeski National Development Halfpipe Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

Freeski Halfpipe National Development Coach/ Halfpipe Rookie Team Head Coach

CLASSIFICATION: Year Round- Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Freeski Sport Director- Skogen Sprang

LOCATION: Based in Park City

TRAVEL: 50%

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $65,000-$70,000

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site; hybrid work schedule if on-site

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Freeski Slopestyle Big Air National Development Coach. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email .

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Halfpipe Development Coach works in conjunction with the Director, Elite Program Coaches, and Sport Development Director to develop and manage all aspects of Halfpipe development in the United States. Primary focus will be coaching the Halfpipe Rookie Team, develop the curriculum/materials for the Halfpipe Coaching Education program, and establishing a Talent ID philosophy for implementation at a regional level.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Rookie Team Head Coach

Establish technical, physical, and mental goals with each athlete for training and competition, creating an Athlete Development Plan, tracking and updating throughout the season.

• Develop and lead Rookie Team travel, training, and competition schedule. Coach should travel with the athletes to assist with in-transit needs.
• Develop and manage Rookie Team selection criteria and ensure appropriate education and communication of criteria with clubs, academies, regional programs, parents etc.
• Manage travel expenses and develop project sheets that estimate costs per athlete and communicate, track, and balance the projects expenses with monthly reports with Team Manager.

Coaches Education

• Assist in development of Slopestyle/Big Air coaches' education curriculum and materials in coordination with Sport Development Manager and Coaches Education Department
• Conduct national education clinics for coaches as needed

Talent ID

• In coordination with Pro Team Coaches, Director, and Development Director, establish Talent ID philosophy and program.
• Establish a strategic plan to implement Talent ID program at regional level.
• Conduct education with clubs, academies, regional programs etc., on Talent ID philosophy.
• Implement projects and camps with identified athletes including Project Gold and Jr. Project Gold

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Skiing to and from training and course venues. Access to all parts of a Halfpipe Course Venue. Driving long distances all around the world with athletes.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Position Requirements

• Minimum 5+ yrs coaching experience in high-level domestic program or elite level international program.
• Minimum level 300 Coaches Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of coaching freestyle snowboarding athletes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently or in coordination with other coaches/programs
• Accounting and budget management skills.
• Position will be based in Park City, UT
• Computer skills to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Video Review/Edit knowledge

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. USSS's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.