SVSEF Alpine FIS Women’s Assistant Coach

Full-Time Seasonal, November 1, 2024- May 1, 2025

Job Salary- $35,000
Benefits: USSS License & Education Reimbursement, Cell Phone Reimbursement ($30/month), Simple IRA Contributions, Season Ski Passes- Sun Valley, Rotarun & Soldier Mountain

The FIS Assistant Coach will assist the FIS Head Coach to train FIS athletes during ski season, including accompanying athletes to ski races.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach(s) in successful implementation of the team plan in all areas.
• Teach the art of skiing and ski racing with age-appropriate instructing methods.
• Be respectful towards all athletes, parents, coaches, and SVSEF personnel.
• Be professional, punctual, and well prepared for each day.
• Be proactive – acts when something needs done.
• Be responsible and takes care of all team equipment.
• Attend weekly team planning and coaches’ meetings when needed.
• Work to ensure all team rules and philosophies are adhered to.
• Present a professional and positive image of the team when interacting in the community on and off the job.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting in managing, guiding, and mentoring SVSEF FIS athletes.
• Assist Head FIS coach(s) with intents, entries, and competition planning as needed.
• Work with Western Region to maintain a solid relationship between the region and SVSEF.
• Assist head coach with mid and end of season athlete evaluations as outlined by SVSEF.
• Work closely and in coordination with SVSEF FIS Coaching Staff throughout the season.
• Bring issues and questions to leadership personnel as quickly as possible so resolution can be obtained and prevent misunderstandings or miscommunication from occurring.
• Assist with the races conducted at Sun Valley Resort.
• Video and video review.
  • Placing video on Sprongo.
• Take care of team equipment and notifying head coach if maintenance or replacement is needed.
• Wax room oversight and assisting athletes on the road.
• Responsible for looking after athletes on the road including but not limited to redirecting poor decision making, in rooms at appropriate time, following instructions, being safe and respectful etc.
  • Room checks while on the road.
• Take care of vans and other company vehicles and trailers while on the road.
• Ensure professional and efficient athlete and race management while on the road making sure SVSEF athletes are getting everything they need to perform well.
• FIS Coaches may have additional responsibilities due to team needs and personal skills/ nterests as per Head Coach instructions.
• FIS coaches should work together in close coordination with each other as a coaching staff making sure that all team needs are being fulfilled.

Competition and Travel:

• Be knowledgeable about appropriate local, national, or international rules and regulations that govern alpine ski racing.
• Drive to race/training venues.
• Attend team captain/race meetings.
• Attend or conduct (if traveling or at home managing the team alone) athlete/team race info and meetings while at home and away competitions.
  • Consider both athletes who stay with the team, or with parents.
• Assist with maintaining athlete competition and results profiles as required.
• Assist with the supervision of athletes (who are staying with the team) while at away competitions.
• Assist with the submission of travel expense forms in a timely manner (within 7 days) following trips.

Equipment:

• Assist with inventory records of all FIS Team related program equipment (drills, gates, spare parts, bits, radios, tool kits, wax, etc.)
  • Communicate with head coach if replacement or repair of equipment is necessary.
• Repair existing club/program equipment where possible.

Administration:

• Assist in managing club/athlete end of season awards as per SVSEF guidelines and venue.
• Assist in providing race result updates to media and Communications Director following events.
• Attend necessary meetings – club (parent/athlete/sponsor/board etc.)
  • Regional/division/national

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Able to manage and keep organized many different tasks simultaneously.
• Able to adhere to SVSEF Alpine Vision and creatively implement programming and plans with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills – adept at Word, Excel, Power Point and able to quickly and intuitively learn new programs as needed.
• Open minded and willing to continue learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• All FIS assistant coaches are required to complete the USSA Level 100 certification or be fully engaged in completing these processes during the coming season of employment – this cost is reimbursed by SVSEF.

To Apply:

Please email the following to info@svsef.org, anika@svsef.org and wbrandenburg@svsef.org prior to June 20, 2024:

• Cover Letter
• Full Resume
• Two References including relationship, phone number and email
• “FIS Women’s Coach- (YOUR NAME)” in the subject line.
• Please note: application deadline will close June 20, at which time SVSEF will begin a finalists interview process.