The Head Coach will provide leadership and mentoring to the coaching staff and athletes in  an enthusiastic and effective manner that helps the program achieve its goals. The Head  Coach will set training and competition schedules, manage coaching staff, payroll and  work with Operations and Snowsports to ensure effective utilization of the area’s  resources. 

The Head Coach will embody the King Pine Race Team mission, foster a safe, positive and  fun environment for athletes of all abilities and promote an inclusive culture for all racers  and their families. 

Head Coach Responsibilities 

• Communicate effectively with athletes and parents, coaches, ski area staff, and  other clubs. Ensure information about training and scheduled events is  communicated to coaches, athletes, parents and ski area management. Ensure  that coaches are communicating race day and training information to athletes and  parents with sufficient time to prepare. Ensure that racer entry information is  submitted.  

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other clubs. Attend eastern  division Head Coach and NHARA meetings.  

• Responsible for the hiring, management and support of coaching staff. Plan and  recruit for future coaching needs. Manage staffing levels and payroll. Ensure  coaching staff certifications and requirements are current. 

• Perform an active coaching role on the hill, potentially as a lead coach for an age  group, depending on availability and distribution of other coaches. Provide  interactive instruction, drills, and guidance for racers as a group and on an  individual basis. 

• Attend races to represent and support athletes.  

• Oversight of training activities. Consult with coaches weekly to plan and implement  each day’s training activities. Ensure coordination with B-net installation, with help  of parent volunteers. 

• Oversee proper care and storage of training equipment, inventory and order equipment as needed. 

• Organize and attend fall dryland training events.  

• Responsible for hosting races including helping to organize and coordinate hosted  races, ordering awards and ensure timely presentation of awards after races,  participating as a race official as needed, and attending end-of-year banquets, and  coordinate athlete recognition with other coaches.  

• Communicate effectively and frequently with the General Manager and the  Snowsports Director.

Qualifications:  

• Previous coaching experience at U14/U16 Level 

• Previous alpine racing experience  

• USSA Referee level 1 certification  

• USSA level 100 coach certification  

• Physically able to handle the demands of the job- carrying gate bundles, standing on  snow in varying winter weather conditions, etc.  

For more information, please contact the Snowsports Director at csetchell@kingpine.com.