JOB TITLE: MTB Team Coach
DIVISION: Solitude Ski & Ride School
REPORTS TO: Teams Manager
LOCATION: Solitude Ski & Ride School
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time/ Seasonal/ Hourly
Pay Range: $20 - $35
POSITION:
The MTB Team Coach is responsible for developing athletes' technical bike skills as well as supporting their social and emotional growth in a team setting. Additionally, they will instill the values and behaviors that will contribute to future success in life. In this role coaches will predominantly work with kids ages 8 to 14 in the disciplines of enduro, downhill, and freeride. The right candidates will display an enthusiastic and professional manner, assist the athletes and parents to establish seasonal goals and a strategy to attain them, prioritize safety, and inspire lifelong participation in Mountain sports.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Available on all Tuesdays and Thursdays from June through Mid-August
- Available for staff training May 30 and May 31
- Strong understanding of contemporary mountain bike riding and teaching practices.
- Ability to ride comfortably on all green, blue, and black mountain bike trails.
- Ability to ride comfortably on small, medium, and large freeride features including jumps 5-15 feet, drops 1-6 feet, and a variety of technical trail features such as rock gardens, rooted sections, and off camber turns.
- Own a contemporary, full-suspension bike that is suitable for riding on technical, black-rated trails.
- Ability to diagnose and perform basic trailside maintenance on mountain bike tires, wheels, and drivetrains.
- PMBIA, BICP, or IMBA Level 1 or higher (or equivalent)
- Wilderness First Responders certification preferred
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified (or ability to obtain)
- One season as an athlete or coach in an organized MTB team, or high school program preferred. Competition experience in XC, Enduro, or Downhill preferred
- At least one year of experience as an instructor or coach in an organized bike team school preferred.
- Familiar with current US Cycling rules, equipment requirements and judging criteria.
- Excellent people skills are required to effectively communicate with athletes, parents, other coaches, employees, and general public.
- Have high standards for safety in all work environments.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct goal setting meetings with athletes and parents at the start of the season and periodically review throughout season.
- Conduct daily training for athletes as directed and scheduled by leadership.
- Provide feedback and coaching daily to athletes, maintain lesson plans and logs, and submit written season-end evaluations on each athlete.
- Travel to race events.
- Maintain accurate records and promptly provide receipts for travel expenses to be reimbursed.
- Communicate any needs to perform job exceptionally to leadership
- Participate in coaches’ meetings, briefings, and other professional functions as directed by the Program Manager.
- Assure that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
- Shoot video and conduct video analysis sessions with athletes regularly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mountain Environment:
- The primary outdoor environment requires tolerance to exposures such as cold, snow, wind, rain, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, extreme terrain, lightning, etc...
- Strenuous physical activity requires excellent physical fitness and may include skiing in all possible variable snow conditions and hiking in challenging terrain with equipment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this position's essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Solitude Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to recruit, hire, train, assign, promote, and transfer the best qualified individual for each job opening and provide such employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, nationality, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual preference, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. The Company makes all employment decisions, including selection, training, job assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and access to benefits without regard to these protected statuses. Solitude Mountain Resort also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Perks of Working Here:
Work & Play in the Mountains:
- Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
- Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.
Benefits:
- Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
- Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
- Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
- Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.
Other Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- Pro deals with outdoor brands.
- Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
- Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.