Job Title: NORDIC SKI TEAM ASSISTANT COACH

Department: Nordic Center

Reports To: Nordic Coach and Nordic Director

Rate of Pay: $14.00/ Hour

Shift: Various weekday afternoons/ evenings and some weekends

SUMMARY

The Assistant Nordic Team Coach's will assist the head coach in running the daily training operations of the team, providing a safe, fun, and educational atmosphere for all team participants (athletes, coaches, parents) in order to create a long-standing and prominent Nordic team. Train the other coaches to offer the highest quality coaching possible at every opportunity on and off the hill. The job can also be expanded to include related off-season activities. Coaches also uphold Sundance's zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and molestation by following protocols to protect athletes from inappropriate behavior by staff members, guests, and other athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assistant Coach Performance Standards:

The goal of the performance standards is to increase the level of coaching provided to our athletes. The importance of world-class coaching from all coaches every session cannot be stressed enough. The impact on our overall goals of growing the team, and having successful athletes is massive.

Be prepared for each and every training day with an overall plan for the day, and a specific plan for each athlete.

Evaluate goals on a daily, monthly, and seasonally basis.

Increase coaching level each year (either USSA or PSIA).

On Snow Training and Preparation Program

Execute the plan of athlete/club on snow training program.

Maintain mountain/ski area relations.

Coach assigned group on practice days.

Conduct (detect/correct) athlete video analysis.

Meet with athletes - Both formally and informally during training. Set up time to talk to athletes individually and as a group as your regular instructive training.

Meet with coaches - Meet once per week to communicate with the other coaches what they are doing with their group, any issues that need to be brought to attention, and to set the schedule for the week and review the prior week.

Meet with parents - Attend all the teams' program nights/orientation meetings, race meetings, and all team activities.

Safety is a coaches number one goal at all times. All coaches will undergo safety training from the program director at the beginning of each year and are expected to follow these rules every day during training. Ensure trail safety measures

Maintain training records of assigned group.

Keep a record of assigned groups and athletes.

Manage injury situations and return to activity.

Know and follow through in the case of an injury with the injury situation report dictated by Sundance Nordic Center. An athlete's return to activity will be managed by that athlete's coach with the direct supervision of the Nordic Director.

Competition Program

Be knowledgeable about appropriate local, national or international rules and regulations that govern Nordic ski racing.

Drive to race/training venues.

Supervise/assist in ski preparation sessions.

Manage/book training-warm-up space.

Manage athlete goal setting/evaluation procedures.

Supervise athletes off the trail where necessary.

General Communications

Maintain regular communication with key individuals and groups regarding the following: Coaching tips and pointers, positive feedback, athlete evaluations, training plan, and schedule.

Train athletes on mountain and environmental stewardship, including the recycling program.

Professional Development

Review technical videos and publications.

Attend on snow training sessions for coaching staff.

Upgrade or update personal skills through the attendance of: USSA/PSIA courses/update events, Post-secondary courses, Ski improvement sessions, and other coach education opportunities

ALL SUNDANCE REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO:

Support and participate in environmental programs associated with position, for example: minimize waste, recycle, conserve energy, purchase and use sustainable products, educate co-workers/guests on environmental ethic, support vendors with similar environmental ethic, decrease pollution levels, minimize the use of toxic chemicals, restore wild life habitats, and carpool with co-workers to minimize carbon emissions. All employees are invited to participate in environmental or Sundance Preserve sponsored events.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

Support and participate in environmental programs associated with position, for example: minimize waste, recycle, conserve energy, purchase and use sustainable products, educate co-workers/guests on environmental ethic, support vendors with similar environmental ethic, decrease pollution levels, minimize the use of toxic chemicals, restore wild life habitats, and carpool with co-workers to minimize carbon emissions. All employees are invited to participate in environmental or Sundance Preserve sponsored events.

DRESS CODE

Must be in proper uniform and follow Sundance appearance policy at all times.

Sundance recognizes the impact that our image has on the guest's impression of the resort and the perception of our ability to provide professional service to our clientele. As representatives of Sundance all employees including mangers are expected to be in compliance with the Dress Code determined for his/her department as defined in the job description or follow the standards below.

In order to best promote a positive, professional image that meets Sundance guest's expectations, employees are required to dress in a professional, conservative fashion that is appropriate for their area. Please use the following as a minimum standard:

All aspects of the Personal Appearance policy (SPL#50) must be in compliance.

Employees are required to wear nametags at all times while on duty.

Clothing must be unwrinkled and clean, and in good condition (no rips, tears, or frays regardless of whether accidental or fashionably placed).

Blue jeans are permitted.

Men's shirts must be tucked in.

Appropriate skirt length is from the knee to the ankle.

A tailored fit is required of all clothing.

Tank tops, halter tops tube tops, and spaghetti straps are prohibited.

Sleeveless shirts are permitted for females.

Bare midriffs are prohibited.

Proper footwear for your department is required.

Dress sandals are permitted for females.

Flip flops are prohibited in all areas.

Tennis shoes are prohibited unless there is a business need (ie: Mtn. Ops.)

Fashion sneakers are allowed within department approved parameters.

If your department allows t-shirts, they must be in good condition and have appropriate Sundance logos.

If your department allows baseball caps, they must be in good condition and have appropriate Sundance logos.

If your department allows beanies, they must be in good condition and Sundance branded.

Accommodations

Sundance will reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs or a disability that may make it difficult for that employee to comply fully with the Personal Appearance Policy. Employees should contact their supervisor or Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation that will comply to the greatest extent possible with the policy.

DISCLAIMER

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Mountain Resort will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Prefer candidate with previous racing/coaching experience. Combination of PSIA and/or USSA training preferred.

TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency with basic Excel and Word functions, interactive calendars, email, and must be able to operate a video recorder and play back video on TV or computer. Operate 2-way radios for communication to other staff.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers' License in good standing as determined by Sundance's Insurance Company guidelines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to ski or snowboard, sit, stand and walk, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to reach and feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasional lifting of fallen student. At times may spend most of the day on skis/snowboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. May be exposed to winter weather conditions for extended periods of the day. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age or older

All coaches must pass an EBI background check.