• Plan and lead athletic development coaching, education, testing, and support for U.S. Ski & Snowboard Teams, including but not limited to:
  • (Movement) Skill competency assessment and development.
  • Strength and power development.
  • Speed, agility, and change of direction practices.
  • Athlete education.
  • Testing, analysis, and evidence-informed prescription.
  • Sport science, innovation, and research.
• Function as a key member of the High Performance Management Team, integrating directly with sport team personnel, appropriate directors, and High Performance Pathways Coordinator, Director of Sport Science – Action & Endurance, and High Performance Director.
• Function as a key member of the Return to Sport Management Teams with athletic reconditioning for injured athletes.
• Contribute to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Department by upholding and enhancing our culture.

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.

Main Attributes:

1. Belief in the pursuit and championing of continuous improvement, nurturing a culture of safety and open discussion, having fun, and being the solution to cultivate a strong team.
2. Commitment to inspire, train, and educate all U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and teams.
3. Love of challenge, collaboration, teamwork, and recognition of team efforts to achieve results in complex projects, environments, and competitive industries.
4. Excellent interpersonal, intrapersonal, time management, and communication skills and can use or alter them effectively within the changing contexts of the environment.
5. Knowledge of international best practices in athlete and talent development, enhanced if it pertains to the demands of skiing and snowboarding.
6. Knowledge of non-linear pedagogy and skill mastery.
7. Experience successfully working with multiple/complex teams and as part of a highly qualified staff.
8. Excellent competency in making meaningful decisions from physical testing and data.
9. A motivation and drive to make a system-wide impact.
10. Ability to travel frequently for various training events, both nationally and internationally as required.

Requirements:

1. Valid Driver License.
2. A minimum of undergraduate studies in a high-performance coaching related discipline, such as physical education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related subject.
3. Current certification as an NSCA-CSCS, or international equivalent.
4. 3+ years of applied athletic development experience (coaching) with elite, developmental, and youth athletes.
5. Currently authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred:

1. Graduate studies in a high-performance coaching related discipline, such as physical education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related subject.
2. Ability to ski and/or snowboard.
3. Current U.S. Ski and Snowboard Level 100 Coaching Certification or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.

U.S. Ski and Snowboard EEO Statement:

USSS 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 expression (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. USSS'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.