Elite Ski Coach Summer Camp & Youth Leadership

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• CPR w/AED & First Aid Certified prior to start date
• Valid US Drivers License
• Must be available to start work in Oregon on June 12th
• High level of coaching experience and Certification from AASI, USASA, USSA/USSS or International Equivalent
• Experience working with children as a leader
• Knowledge of coaching progressions and effective communication skills

SUMMARY :

Coaching at Windells has been a starting point for the worlds elite coaches and athletes. The summer environment fosters professional and athletic development like nowhere else in the world, you can get a full seasons worth of experience and progression in just a few weeks.

We pair that with a full week of training (followed by a full summer of support) from a management staff made up of Olympic coaches, PhD's, industry leaders, elite athletes and 15+ year camp professionals.

The purpose of a Coach is to effectively supervise campers while instructing and communicating snowboarding and other recreational skills to campers in accordance with the mission statements, goals and objectives of the company. This includes goal setting, lesson planning, skill progression and evaluation.

COMPENSATION :

USSS Level 200/AASI Level 2 Certification (or higher) $22.48/hr-$23.73/hr

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for up to 10 campers during each camp for both on-hill and off-hill activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Arrive on the scheduled pre-camp arrival day.
• Assist with set up/tear down procedures at the beginning and end of the summer. This will include some hard labor, employee/management evaluations and job related clinics.
• Attend pre-camp orientation, and meetings.
• Attend pre-camp training clinics.
• Hold an orientation with your assigned group on the first morning of each camp. Cover the following:
  • Know campers names, and make them feel welcome
  • Outline the daily program and schedule
  • Check that every camper has eye protection, sunscreen, water, lunch, extra clothes and a backpack to put it all in, remind them to bring it to the mountain every day
  • Ensure that campers have a snow specific helmet and inspect it for cracks or damage. Inform Youth Campers that regardless of age they are required to wear a helmet any time they are strapped in/clipped in to their equipment.
  • Ensure that campers know where to meet you every morning
  • Ensure that campers know that they can not ride outside the park without a camp staff member
  • Ensure campers know the correct procedures for leaving the mountain to return to camp
  • Inspect campers' equipment is set up for optimum riding and get them demo or rental gear if their gear is insufficient
  • Explain goal setting to your campers and aid them in the completion of their goal sheets.
  • Build a Perfect Balance™ plan with your campers based on their individual goals and ability level
• Intermingle with campers at meals, and talk to them or generally make them feel welcome and included.
• Drive campers and staff to and from the mountain each day.
• Attend the morning coaches meeting every workday
• Meet your group on time in the courtyard each morning, and complete a roll call, check in with counselors and medical department for any campers who are not present.
• Pick-up and keep track of the correct number of tickets for your group each morning.
• Make sure everyone in your group knows to wait for a staff member when heading down to the vans as well as the shuttle schedule.
• Organize and keep your group together. Give structured technical instruction. Familiarize campers with mountain routes, facilities, responsible riding, skier responsibility code and what to do if they get separated from the group.
• Coach, ride and have lunch with your assigned group all day on Monday and Friday, and then until 12pm for the rest of the week.
• Coaches do not jump or hit park features while on the clock, however coaches may take ride breaks…