Coach Ski Team
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Seasonal (Seasonal)Our Ski Team Coaches provide a quality racing experience for skiers and snowboarders ages 7 - 18 by developing a training program that is safe, fun and educational. Come shape the next generation of snow sports superstars! RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts. We offer 257 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 57 trails and the best snow around. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.OUR VALUESOur organizational values describe our shared beliefs, the principles important to our organization; how we want to treat each other and our guests.Integrity Performance Environment Fun Collaboration ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Improve the skiing and riding technique of the team in a save, fun environment by developing drills, setting practice courses, NASTAR, video analysis, coaching, correcting and providing individual feedback, free skiing drills and terrain park riding
• developing course strategies for races and dry land training programs
• providing a safe race environment ensuring safety of team members and guests by setting safe courses, maintain safe distances from hazards, following the NSAA responsibility code
• maintaining team discipline and continuity by enforcing team rules following ski team policies and relaying any infractions or disciplinary issues to managers and to parents
• training new hires including to include disciplinary issues with team members
• maintaining progress reports by monitoring race results, NASTAR handicaps and communicating progress to parents and manager by daily planning for drills, ski time, gate skiing and feedback
• achieving work objectives by interaction with employees in other work groups or locations/business units to complete work assignments
• maintaining product and company reputation by displaying tact, understanding and insight for interacting with external guests and direct contact with guests, maintaining communication with parents and race members
• contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTSDIRECT EXPERIENCEEducation: High school degree or equivalent with less than one year of college or equivalentExperience: Specific - minimum two years teaching, coaching or racing equivalent Length of Experience - 2 yearsLEADERSHIP

• Understands business complexities and assumes responsibility for driving change
• Leads employees or teams of employees to achieve goals
• Guides employees through periods of change, even during difficult times or in the face of hard business decisions
• Exhibits honesty, integrity in an environment of mutual respect and trust, core values, reliability

ENGAGEMENT

• Is inquisitive and curious, always asking questions; Seeks new and/or different or ways to improve the business; Thinks outside the box
• Is recognized by others (internally and externally) as being engaged in their role, and someone who can often see things that others have not
• Inspires, motivates, develops, energizes, and creates engaged employees, with a solid record of employee retention
• Demonstrates true passion for the job, the resort, and the company overall
• Displays rigorous commitment to the environment, financial and safety of self, business, and inherent risks through stewardship.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates clearly and appropriately - both orally and in writing
• Responds to questions or requests in a timely manner
• Conducts regular one-on-one and departmental meetings to ensure a good flow of information
• Recognizes and rewards the achievement of his/her team and others; Ensures thank-yous are delivered
• All communication is down home and strives to improve upon a high level of guest service in a friendly manner
• Proficient in use of technology to include Excel, Word, the Internet, desktop publishing and database management software programs. Is able to learn quickly those applications not known.

DELIVERY

• Achieves high-quality business outcomes for the division as well as delivering good results that help the business overall
• Delivers highly accurate end-work product personally and through overseeing others
• Able to analyze numbers and draw conclusions from statistical information
• Meets or exceeds financial goals, budgets, forecasts
• Creates successful strategies that produce results, but is also willing to accept responsibility for shortfalls when appropriate
• Ensures a guest driven atmosphere and improves commitment to a service level that exceed our guests' expectations

FLEXIBILITY

• Adapts and is flexible to changing business circumstances across a season, a fiscal year, and/or multiple years; Exhibits willingness to change
• Adjusts budgets and reforecasts as needed across the year based on changing business needs
• Exhibits flexibility in their thinking, will bend when needed, and will lobby others to change when necessary
• Inspires a unified team through understanding was is required for successful, cooperative and fun team success

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSAny employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or heavy equipment is required to comply with the Driver's Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30+ miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy; if you have not - please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSThis position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.Office Environment:

• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
• Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Mountain Environment:

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

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