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Western Colorado University Freeride Ski & Snowboard Head Coach in Gunnison, Colorado
Job Description:
The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach (Freeride Coach) is a half-time, year around position which reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Mountain Sports (ADCR Mountain Sports). The Freeride Coach will work with the ADCR Mountain Sports for guidance on budgets, institutional policies. The Freeride coach is expected to develop and enhance training, competition and team cohesion. The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach works in collaboration with the other Freeride Ski and Snowboard coaches.
Responsibilities:
The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach facilitates Freeride training and practices including dryland training, on snow training and education about equipment maintenance and repair. The Freeride Coach will demonstrate and teach effective ski/snowboard techniques appropriate for Freeride team athletes. The Freeride Coach will plan and execute a competition season through the International Freeskier and Snowboarder Association. The Freeride Coach will apply risk management best practices to all areas of the program, and will communicate and enforce policies that pertain to the team. The Freeride Coach will aid the ADCR Mountain Sports in program recruitment initiatives as well as assess and enhance athlete engagement. Additionally, the Freeride Coach will work closely with the ADCR - Mountain Sports to plan out and track the Freeride team budget. The Freeride Coach will also be responsible for managing travel expenditures using a university purchasing card.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree, or 4 years of experience, or a combination of the two. Prior experience coaching & competing.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years coaching experience and prior experience competing in IFSA competitions.
Compensation:
This is a half-time, year-round position with a salary of $23,000 $24,000. The position is FLSA exempt. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits.
How to Apply:
Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Kevin Geisen, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Mountain Sports, resume, transcripts and contact information for three references.
Please direct questions to Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Mountain Sports, Kevin Geisen at kgeisen@western.edu.
The application deadline is August 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. The preferred start date is October 1, 2024.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison
Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Professionals have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion driv our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.
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