Apprentice Coach

Seasonal

Who We Are:  At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.  

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts 
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY:

Entry level coaching position of Competition Center Children’s programs. Support Competition Coaches to mentor and coach participants in Competition Center programs in an enthusiastic and effective manner that helps the participants set and achieve goals in advanced skiing technique and competition and to inspire life-long enjoyment in sport. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay: $18

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Attend morning program safety and information meetings every day the program meets.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of program participants to include but not limited to the risks of skiing and riding the lifts.
• Reports directly to assigned program coach. Will never be independently “in charge” of any group, may be asked to assist coach in leading group in some situations.
• Helps program coach with daily tasks.
• Assists coach in keeping class of children organized and together.
• Assists coach with collecting and transporting team gear and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining positive group dynamics · Have high standards for safety in all training environments. ·
• Assure that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
• Provide positive feedback daily to participants if directed by the Head Coach/Supervisor,
• Effectively communicate with Head/Lead coach.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Skiing assessment equivalent to Jr. Ski Patrol test may be required. Letter of recommendation may also be required.
• Previous experience as Ski or Snowboard Competitive Athlete in an accredited program required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be enrolled in an accredited public or private school or GED program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mountain Environment:

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...

• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.

• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.

• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude.  Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.