JOB DESCRIPTIONEastern Region Women’s RDP Coach
CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time
FLSA Exempt
REPORTS TO National Development Director
LOCATION Eastern Region
TRAVEL Required, as necessary
BENEFITS 401k with 4% company match; medical and dental benefits; pet insurance
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
The Eastern Region Women’s RDP Coach is responsible for advancing Eastern Region female athletes through the Regional Development Program (RDP) to the U.S. Ski Team. The position works closely with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development staff, including the Eastern Region Director, other regional RDP coaches, U.S. Ski Team staff, and Eastern Region club coaches to lead an elite-level program for regional athletes to continue their athletic development toward the U.S. Ski Team. Annual performance targets include NorAm, U.S. Nationals, and World Junior Championship results, U18 Nationals podiums, top-300 world ranks, and athlete advancement to the U.S. Ski Team. Reports to the National Development Director.
ABOUT US
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support 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
Athlete Experience
Develop, manage, and coach athletes to their highest potential and advance them to the U.S. Ski TeamSupport National Development projects within the established annual planPlan, manage, and lead Eastern Regional Development projects within the established annual planMaintain regular communication about programming with identified and emerging club athletes, their coaches and parentsAssist in the education and development of coaches through project exposures
Operational Excellence
Responsive communication via email, phone, and text with staff, coaches, athletes, and parentsPositive and inclusive outward-facing demeanor as a gateway coach in the development systemWork proactively with Alpine Development staff and all departments of U.S. Ski & SnowboardProper maintenance of equipment, including rental vehicles, training equipment, radios, and video
Financial Performance
Assist in making sure that all program participation fees are collected in advance Stay within established budgets for all projectsSubmit timely expense reports and reconcile each project within two weeks of completion
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.
Heavy lifting of equipmentDriving long distances
COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
College degree requiredU.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 200 coaches certification requiredEvidence of management, accounting, communication, and organization skills requiredDemonstrated technical coaching knowledge and proven ability to advance athletes requiredTeam player who demonstrates loyalty to the organization and the whole athletic program requiredComputer skills, including video analysis, email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software requiredExperience coaching at multiple levels: international, domestic FIS, and club levels preferredPSIA certification preferredU.S. Ski & Snowboard Referee Level 2 officials’ certification preferred
U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT
U.S. Ski & Snowboard 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 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. U.S. Ski & Snowboard'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.
