Eastern Region Development Coach

Attributes:

* High school diploma or equivalent; college degree desirable.

* U.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 200 coaches’ certification, or foreign equivalent.

* U.S. Ski & Snowboard Referee Level 2 officials’ certification

* Management, accounting, communication, and organization skills

* Experience coaching at the international, domestic FIS, and club levels

* ISIA or PSIA certification experience strongly considered

* Demonstrated technical coaching knowledge and proven ability to advance athletes

* Team player: demonstrates loyalty to the Organization and the whole athletic program

* Computer skills, including ability to use video analysis, email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software

Position Summary:

* Understand and agree with the vision and mission of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

* Uphold the core values of U.S. Ski & Snowboard: integrity, passion, fun, team, community, excellence, and grit

* To deliver U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs and projects to Eastern region members.

* To identify, track, manage, coach, and otherwise develop regional athletes to their highest potential in the sport and advance them in the development system

* To assist in the development of professional coaches at the club level

Responsible to:

* Plan and manage Eastern Region development projects according to the annual plan

* Participate as staff on national development projects and initiatives, as necessary

* Track Eastern Region athletes in the development pipeline and maintain consistent communication with their club coaches

* Advance regional athletes within the U.S. Ski Team pipeline to the D- and C-Teams

* Contribute to coaches education in the region and work with coaches directly at projects

* Collect participation fees beforehand and manage all projects within budget. Submit timely expense reports and reconcile each project upon completion.

* Responsive communication via email, phone, and text with athletes, coaches and parents

* Proper maintenance of equipment including rental vehicles, uniforms, training equipment, radios, video, and any other material.

* Work proactively with all departments of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by completing the U.S. Ski & Snowboard employment application (refer to the References Section on the right), attaching a cover letter and/or résumé and submitting via the online employment application.