What are the responsibilities and job description for the U10 Far West Head Coach position at Palisades Tahoe?
Job Summary: The Ski & Snowboard Team Jr Devo Far West Segment Head Coach oversees a specific age class, segment or sub-segment of a ski or snowboard discipline within Team Palisades Tahoe. The Segment Head Coach contributes to the overall success of Team Palisades Tahoe in accordance with the Mission and Vision as measured by the quality of the athlete and employee experience, retention, athlete success, and parent satisfaction.
The Segment Head Coach works directly with a department or Age Class Manager. Applicants must be 18 years of age.
Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:- Responsible for successful oversight and implementation of specific segment or sub-segment (gender/age/ability/etc.) of a department discipline and/or age class.
- Contribute and conform to team athletic processes and philosophies. Work with Manager and other Head Coaches to develop annual training plan. Pursues and maintains coaching certifications while engaging in continuous professional development.
- Ensure individual athlete management programs are in place and overseen.
- Be knowledgeable and stay informed on industry trends and competition and seek feedback from athletes, parents, staff and company personnel on quality of products and services.
- Be fully aware of and support the mission, vision and goals of all aspects of our program, including Alterra.
- Knowledge and execution of Department Operating Plan and Guest Experience System
- Maintain a regular on-hill presence with direct involvement with daily programming and plans, working directly with Manager.
- Participate in all staff training and meetings as required Assist in the management of, and hold coaches (and self) accountable to:
- Time & Attendance Standards
- Team and company mission/vision/values and policies
- Performance management/performance reviews
- Team expectations for athletic advancement
- Use of company approved tools
- Participation in all required meetings and trainings
- Professionalism: Punctual, reliable and displays proper appearance in accordance with company guidelines. Understands and is knowledgeable of the job skills, duties, protocols, and responsibilities. Know and execute daily time and attendance standards.
- Productivity: Shows initiative to perform high quality work with efficiency, works individually to meet the performance objectives of the team, exhibits a willingness to be versatile and flexible in work duties and assignments.
- Service: Takes personal ownership for positive and helpful interactions with both internal and external guests, strives to meet the goals and objectives of the department's guest service system. Values ski team family retention. Communicate in an accurate and timely manner.
- Safety: Has a proactive approach towards safety of self and others, maintains awareness of order and cleanliness in the workplace and takes action when needed, adheres to and supports safety policies and procedures including Employee Ski and Ride Policy.
- Team & Company Values/Ethics: Behaves in a manner that is aligned with our company values and ethics. Be a role model to athletes, families, guests and staff at all times.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Fluent in reading, writing and communicating in English
- USSA Level 100, PSIA/AASI Level 1, IFSA or equivalent
- Prior coaching experience
- Prior experience working with youth
- Supervisory Experience
- Level 2/200 or higher relevant skiing certification
- Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- National/International Competition Experience as Coach and/or Athlete