Ski Team Coach - Shooting Stars Head Coach - Winter Seasonal

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is an internationally renowned mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, California and proud host of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games. The resort spans 6,000 skiable acres across two mountains, with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. Skiers and riders of all ability levels are welcomed by over 65 percent beginner and intermediate terrain, while legendary steeps, towering cliffs and heart-pumping chutes continue to be ground zero for boundary breaking skiing and riding. The resort features slopeside lodging at The Village at Squaw Valley®, which bustles year-round with nonstop events and over 50 bars, restaurants and boutiques. With an annual average of 450 inches of snowfall and 300 sunny California days, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is known as the Spring Skiing Capital^™ and provides the longest ski and snowboard season in Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is on the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes, which grants access to 44 iconic destinations across five continents. Ahead of the 2020-21 ski season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced its commitment to change the resort name, removing the word “squaw,” which is widely considered offensive. The resort has begun work on determining a new name, which will be unveiled in 2021. Visit the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more. You can also visit us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Vimeo.

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 14 iconic resorts including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Squaw and Alpine
• 30% discount at Squaw Valley operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

The Ski Team Mighty Mite’s Manager is responsible for the success of the Shooting Stars Program of the Squaw Valley Ski Team. This list is designed to assist in delimiting job duties, and is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned or arise in the course of work. These duties are NOT listed in order of priority.

1. Implement Shooting Star’s programming for entire season. Coordinate, design and oversee all activities involved in the training, scheduling, equipping, and events of team athletes.
2. Address and implement programs to assist parents in the program in obtaining proper ski equipment in a timely fashion and maintaining throughout the season.
3. Guide the Shooting Stars Races, Big Air and other events schedule to compliment annual training plan curriculum and SVAM operations.
4. Coordinate ski-breaks in cooperation with Mighty Mites Manager and Food & Beverage department.
5. Supervise team staff. Communicate with appropriate staff regarding progress during the season. Participate in planning meetings with Mighty Mites Manager and other team coaches.
6. Maintain communication with administrators, parents, and students through meetings, reports, team communication app and other vehicles on a regular basis.
7. Supervise Shooting Star’s coaches in coordination with Mighty Mites Manager, including scheduling, education, adherence to company standards, performance assessments and goal setting
8. Be fully aware of and support the mission, vision and goals of all aspects of our program, including Alterra.
9. Create written team goals and facilitate goal setting for all team members. Foster an atmosphere of respect and courtesy between coaches, parents, athletes, SVAM and Alterra employees, and the public; ensure that we maintain a strong emphasis on customer service.
10. Model appropriate and ethical behavior consistent with program values and our code of conduct.
11. Work with Athletic Director and Mighty Mites Manager to identify and recruit coaches.
12. Be fully aware of industry trends, norms, behaviors and teaching strategies including but not limited to safety, Safesport, skill development, child development and leadership.
13. Participate in professional development program and maintain outside certifications as necessary.
14. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.

1. Professionalism: Punctual, reliable and displays proper appearance in accordance with company guidelines. Understands and is knowledgeable of the job skills, duties, protocols, and responsibilities.
2. Productivity: Shows initiative to perform high quality work with efficiency, works individually to meet the performance objectives of the team, exhibits a willingness to be versatile and flexible in work duties and assignments.
3. Service: Takes personal ownership for positive and helpful interactions with both internal and external guests, strives to meet the goals and objectives of the department’s guest service system. Values ski team family retention.
4. Safety: Has a proactive approach towards safety of self and others, maintains awareness of order and cleanliness in the workplace and takes action when needed, adheres to and supports safety policies and procedures including Employee Ski and Ride Policy.
5. Company Values/Ethics: Behaves in a manner that is aligned with our company values and ethics.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and ski/snowboard. Must be capable of standing and/or balancing for long periods of time, up to 90% or more of a normal work shift. Must be capable of frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling, twisting. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75bs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: This job may experience atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odor, dusts, mists, gases, ventilationEquipment Used in Job: hand tools, small power tools, bags or large duffels, bamboo poles, ropes and rope spools, banners, shovels, gates/poles, skis or snowboardSafety/Protective Equipment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear eye protection, gloves, masks, helmet

Experience

• Basic understanding and comfort with communication applications (apps)
• Sufficient skills with Microsoft Office

• 3 year(s): Supervisory experience
• US Ski & Snowboard Level 100 or higher preferred
• PSIA Certification; Children’s Specialist preferred
• Fluent in reading, writing and communicating in English
• Basic level of comfort utilizing "smart" devices, tablets, "apps", etc.
• Prior applicable coaching experience

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization