Western Region Manager

Classification:

Salary

Exempt

Fulltime

Year-round

Position Summary:

The Western Region Manager will work with the Western Region Director to oversee the operations of the Western Region, and will assist the Alpine Development Director with national operations.

* To coordinate and support the delivery of U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs, products, policies, and services to members participating in activities in the Western Region in an organized, efficient, effective, and timely manner.

* To administer athletic projects, promotions, race calendars, policies and procedures of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the Western Region as they relate to increasing the quality of athletic experience and quantity of member athletes and coaches partaking in those programs.

* To contribute to the national initiatives of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Development department

Main Attributes:

* Adherence to U.S. Ski & Snowboard core values

* High school diploma or equivalent; college degree desirable

* Working knowledge of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard alpine program

* Strong work ethic and organizational skills

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Computer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheet applications

* Accounting skills

* History of success in the completion of tasks and projects

* Ability to work in a team environment, and with diverse stakeholders

Desirable Experiences and Education

* U.S. Ski & Snowboard experience as a competitor, coach, official, or club leader

* U.S. Ski & Snowboard coach’s certification

* U.S. Ski & Snowboard official’s certification

* Governance coordination: meeting organization, planning, hosting, and follow-up

* Website maintenance

National Responsibilities

* Support national development initiatives, training and competition projects

o Administer select development projects as assigned by the National Development Director

* Support the Alpine committees and working groups for U.S. Ski & Snowboard Congress

* Manage the FIS foreign intent to compete, notification, and entry process

Regional Responsibilities:

* Membership support:

o Develop and communicate information to members and clubs via email lists, newsletters, the website, and competition guides

o Respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely fashion

o Provide a high-level presence for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, as appropriate, at youth, regional, and national events and projects

* Manage Western Region accounts

o Assist the Regional Director in the preparation of an annual budget

o Collect and account for revenue including head tax and project fees

o Control and account for payables

o Reconcile all accounts annually

* Administer Western Region development projects and competition trips as dictated by the yearly training and competition plan

* Support the Regional Director in the planning and implementation of the regional calendar

* Manage the regional intent to compete site, notification, and entry process

* Liaise with leadership of the Western Region ACC to coordinate meetings and conference calls, including the timely distribution of agendas, action item proposals, and minutes

Other Provisions

* All policies of U.S. Ski & Snowboard regarding general operations, staff policies and procedures, and conduct as outlined in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Staff Manual are in effect for this position.

* Cooperative and effective relationships with other staff are absolutely necessary. U.S. Ski & Snowboard staff members are expected to provide support outside their own areas of responsibilities when necessary and appropriate.

Reports To:

National Development Director

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team is an equal opportunity employer

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.