JOB DESCRIPTIONATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR – ADAPTIVE SPORTS
CLASSIFICATION: Year-round; Full-timeFLSA: ExemptREPORTS TO: Director of Athletic DevelopmentLOCATION: Center of Excellence – Park City, UtahTRAVEL: 80+ days/yearTOTAL COMPENSATION: $70,000BENEFITS: 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.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking an Athletic Development Coordinator for our Adaptive Sports. 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 HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVEThe Athletic Development Coordinator will train, educate, support, and mentor U.S. Para-Alpine,Para-Snowboard, and Para-Nordic athletes through their preparation and in-season periods. They will be a key member in the Performance Management Team with the head sport coaches, Director of Athletic Development, and sports medicine staff; co-planning the team schedule; and leading athletic development training sessions. This person will also be heavily involved within the U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance team supporting all aspects of the department. This role will have responsibilities coordinating with COE Rehabilitation Staff to support world-class reconditioning programs.
ABOUT USU.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes inachieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympicskiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture ofdiversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity isstriven for, and inclusion is embraced.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. Athlete Experiencea. Plan and lead athletic development coaching, education, testing, and support for Named National Team athletes including but not limited to:i. Movement Skill competency assessment and development ii. Strength and power developmentiii. Speed, agility, and change of direction practicesiv. Testing, analysis, and evidence informed prescriptionv. Sport science, innovation, and researchvi. Athlete educationvii. Will require off-season travelb. Support High Performance Department in Sport Science Projects and Fellowship education for all sports.
2. Operational Excellencea. Function as a key member of the High Performance Management Team integrating directly with the sport team personnel, Director of Athletic Development, and Senior Vice President of High Performance.b. Function as a key member of the Return to Performance Management Teams leading athletic reconditioning for injured athletes.c. Be a contributing member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Department by upholding and enhancing our culture.d. Collaborate with the Sport Education Department in the dissemination of educational content to support coach and athlete development initiatives.e. Oversee reconditioning training sessions that address individual athlete needs and support safe return to full performance capacity.
OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, 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.
This position works primarily from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Center of Excellence. Frequent travel (60-90 days/year), weekend, early morning, or evening work is required to deliver programming for associated programs, testing, or team service. This position is paid salary and is exempt from overtime pay.
MAIN ATTRIBUTES:1. Experience in annualized athletic development programming for elite athletes.2. Excellent competency in making meaningful decisions from physical testing and data.3. Experience in reconditioning athletes post injury and supporting robust return to performance.4. Knowledge of international best practices in athlete development, enhanced if it pertains to the demands of skiing and snowboarding.5. Belief in the pursuit of continuous improvement, nurturing a culture of open discussion,having fun, and cultivating a strong team.6. Commitment to inspire, train, and educate all U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and teams, aswell drive system-wide impact.7. Excellent time management, and communication skills.8. Experience successfully working with multiple/complex teams and as part of a highly qualified staff.9. Ability to travel frequently for various training events, both nationally and internationally asrequired
COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS:1. A minimum of undergraduate studies in a high performance coaching related discipline,such as physical education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or relatedsubject.2. Current certification as an NSCA-CSCS, or international equivalent.3. 3+ years of applied athletic development experience (coaching) with elite and/ordevelopmental athletes.4. Valid Driver License5. Currently authorized to work in the United States
PREFERRED:1. Graduate studies in a high performance coaching related discipline, such as physicaleducation, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related subject.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLEReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.1. Must be able to ski and/or snowboard advanced terrain safely.2. Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.
INTERVIEW PROCESS1. SparkHire: One-way video interview as screener2. Zoom interview with Hiring Manager3. Zoom interview with Team4. Zoom or in-person interview with Department Head
U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENTUSSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual orperceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or 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.
Compensation details: 70000-76000 Yearly Salary
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