Race Coach

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Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40 resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, youll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Excellent training and professional development

• Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=enUS)

Job Summary:

The Competition Center is seeking motivated and passionate coaches to join our staff. The Competition Center offers programs across the disciplines of Alpine, Freestyle and Snowboard, and through these programs, we look to provide opportunities for all our athletes to excel and enjoy their chosen sport. We are looking to fill various positions to meet our growing programs needs. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a multi-tasker, and a good communicator who is looking to share their passion for snow sports with the next generation. Our programs run weekends and holidays with options to coach at camps built around other competition experiences.

Job Specifications:

Expected Pay Range: $20.00 – $22.76 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability:  Part Time. Weekends and Holidays

Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities:

Provide a safe, positive environment for athletes to develop fundamental skills and a love for the sport.

Work within guidelines and seasonal and daily plans to provide the best possible training environment for athletes.

Work with athletes to set goals and challenge and inspire them to achieve these goals on snow and off to reach their potential

As part of a coaching team, develop training ideas and implement plans based around seasonal and competition plans.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Enthusiastic team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Prior coaching and/or racing experience along with USSS/USASA coaching certification (Level 100 or higher or international equivalent) preferred, or the willingness to complete relevant professional development training.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently to a common goal.

Ability to ski/ride and work safely in all snow surface/terrain conditions in harsh winter weather for prolonged periods of time.

Proven ability to positively inspire athletes of all ages and skill levels

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances, click here (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/default.aspx) .

The expected pay range is $20.00 – $22.76. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 504861

Reference Date: 09/04/2024

Job Code Function: Competition Services