JOB DESCRIPTION
Western Region Director
CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time
FLSA Exempt
REPORTS TO Alpine Development Director
LOCATION Remote
TRAVEL Some travel required, as necessary
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Western Region Director. This is a full-time position eligible for our benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email hr@usskiandsnowboard.org.
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
The Western Region Director is responsible for leading alpine programs in the Western Region, including the scheduling and facilitation of FIS and U.S. Ski & Snowboard competition, advancement of Western athletes in the Alpine pipeline, as well as promoting club development and coach education.
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 committeed 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 EXPERIENCEDesign and implement the regional calendar, working with the Western Alpine Competition Committee (ACC) and the regional community at large, to advance Western Region athletes within the Alpine pipelinePlan and direct regional projects as outlined in the annual plan, to develop Western Region athletes for next level athletic exposuresSupport national development initiatives, including training and competition projectsWork with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Sport Education department to implement coaches education and club certification programs in the Region.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCEManage the Western Region staff in alignment with the national and regional development goalsProvide leadership to the Western Region ACC, facilitating the implementation of U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs throughout the RegionDevelop and communicate regularly to members and clubs via email lists, newsletters, social media, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard website, the Alpine Competition Guide and the regional handbookRespond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely fashionProvide a high-level presence for U.S. Ski & Snowboard at regional and national events
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEOversee all Western Region accountsPrepare the annual regional budgetEnsure all projects are reconciled in a timely mannerManage all regional activity within the planned budgets
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.
Lifting heavy equipmentOperating a computer and phone
COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
College degree requiredProven leadership, management, and administration skillsAbility to work in a team environment with diverse stakeholdersEffective verbal and written communication skillsU.S. Ski & Snowboard L300 Coach Education certification preferredExperience running Alpine competitions and projectsWorking knowledge of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine program and pipelineComputer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheet applications
U.S. SKI & 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.
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