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WINTER: Head Coach & Venue ManagerNational Winter Activity Center Inc. • Vernon, NJ, US
WINTER : Head Coach & Venue Manager

WINTER : Head Coach & Venue Manager

National Winter Activity Center Inc. • Vernon, NJ, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose : This dual-role position is key to both athlete development and the successful planning and execution of home races. The Head Coach & Competition Manager is a skilled technician, team leader, and coach educator who is passionate about building a positive, competitive, and values-driven environment for youth athletes.

Qualifications :

  • USSS Level 100 or higher certification strongly preferred (or equivalent international cert).
  • Minimum 2 years coaching experience with athletes and prior competition or event management experience.
  • In-depth understanding of alpine race operations, safety protocol, and course setting.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
  • Proficient with race timing software and equipment (e.g., Summit Systems, Start / Finish displays, B-net installation)
  • Must complete USSS coaching requirements, background check, and SafeSport certification.

Key Attributes

  • Passionate about youth sports and values-based coaching
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Solutions-driven, calm under pressure
  • Committed to the mission of Winter4Kids : “To improve the lives of youth through winter activities.”
  • Responsibilities :

    Coaching & Athlete Development

  • Lead training programs aligned with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Training Systems.
  • Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate on-snow and dryland sessions focused on long-term athlete development.
  • Develop seasonal training and competition plans; track and assess athlete progress.
  • Serve as lead coach at regional and interclub races, managing all race-day logistics and athlete support.
  • Maintain open, positive communication with athletes, families, and coaching staff.
  • Coach Mentorship & Education

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to seasonal coaching staff.
  • Deliver on-hill clinics and ongoing coaching feedback aligned with best practices in skill progression and youth engagement.
  • Support hiring and onboarding of new coaches in coordination with the Program Director.
  • Venue Management

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all Winter4Kids-hosted races (U12–U18), including USSS-sanctioned events and NJISRA sanctioned events.
  • Oversee course setting, race crew assignments, hill preparation, equipment logistics, and timing operations.
  • Ensure compliance with all USSS, NYSRA, and W4K safety protocols.
  • Serve as point of contact for visiting teams, officials, and volunteers.
  • Maintain and inventory race equipment and supplies.
  • Work Environment & Physical Demands :

  • Ability to ski and carry up to 75 lbs. of gear
  • Must be able to push, lift or pull up to 50lbs
  • Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist participants in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
  • Some physical requirements of this position include standing, running, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and demonstrate sports activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate training activities / program.

    Note : This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

    Work schedule : Tues / Wed / Thur / Sat / Sun

    Hourly Pay Rate : Starts at $25.00

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