Job Title:

Ability Ski Team Assistant Coach

Status:

Full time seasonal, Nov. 15. –March 31. Salary, DOE

Supervisor:

Alpine Head Coach

Job Overview:

Responsible for Coaching on and off the hill. Supporting the head coach and each athlete to achieve their goals and the goals of the Alpine ski Team.

Job Description

Team Coordination:

·         Manage and support athlete training sessions on and off the hill.

·         Coach on the hill a minimum of 20 hours per week during the ski season.

·         Assist Head Coach in achieving the goals of the NAC for the ability ski team.

·         Share responsibility with athletes to care for and maintain their equipment.

·         Travel to competitions as support staff for team and athletes.

·         Work with the other teams, coaches and organizers as an NAC ambassador.

·         Attend team meetings and foster open communication among team members.

·         Participate in “coaches connection” meetings and continuing education to improve knowledge of the sport and coaching ability.

·         Implement sport specific risk management plan.

Administration:

·         Attend weekly one on one meeting with Head coach.

·         Communicate directly with team athletes.

·         Record athlete participation statistics

·         Fill out incident/near miss reports when needed

·         Contribute to the development of annual written goals for the next season each April.

·         Management and evaluation of volunteer helpers, including athlete parents.

·         Provide input regarding equipment and uniform needs of the team to the head coach.

Public Relations:

·         Ensure that athletes are ready for podium and press appearances.

Qualifications:

·         PSIA level II or USSCA coaching level I00

·         Strong communication skills

·         Basic understanding of physical disabilities, the specific performance ramifications and health considerations of each.

·         Knowledge of adaptive techniques and equipment are required

·         Current CPR and First Aid