Job Information
National Winter Actvity Center WINTER: Race Coach in Vernon, New Jersey
Position Purpose:
The Winter4Kids Athletics Race Coach is responsible for delivering and creating a safe and fun training environment for our athletes. Our coaches guide participants through the Winter4Kids experience, as a mentor and role model for groups of school age participants. Coaches partner with instructors to implement the day’s teaching plan, facilitate games and activities, and assess the abilities of their group.
Qualifications:
Strong skiing and coaching background required to ski safely & confidently in all snow conditions, on varying moderate types of terrain.
A love of winter, a passion for skiing and a willingness to share that passion with children- experience working with teams, effectively communicating expectations and facilitating their activities.
Must pass background check, complete on snow training and Safesport child safety training.
Level 100 or higher U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification or foreign equivalent preferred
U.S. Ski and Snowboard race experience preferred
P.S.I.A Certification preferred
Must hold and maintain a current U.S. Ski and Snowboard Coaches License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Personable, patient, driven, reliable and accountable skier/snowboarder with a love of the outdoors, a passion for coaching and mentoring children.
Team player committed to creating a nurturing, productive and fun environment that ensures the safety, success & welfare of all participants and coworkers.
Ability to help athletes improve upon their ski racing ability
Responsibilities:
Guide groups of children in a fun & engaging lesson format.
Mentor participants on Core Values
Attend on and off snow coaches training sessions
Assist in teaching proper technique appropriate to the participants’ ability level.
Promote safety & provide students with guidelines for safe skiing/riding.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Ability to ski and carry up to 75 lbs. of gear
Must be able to push, lift or pull up to 50lbs
Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist participants in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
Some physical requirements of this position include standing, running, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and demonstrate sports activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/program.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.
Company Mission
Winter4Kids (http://www.winter4kids.org/) exists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities. Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity, nutritious food, and coaching. Lives are changed, outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills. Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic, life and sport opportunities.
Organizational Mission
At Winter4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.
Working at Winter4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.