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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Brighton, MI 48114
Brighton, Michigan

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Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

 

The Race Coach will work with all levels of youth racers from skiers who are just beginning to race to highly accomplished racers.  This person will work on skis/snowboards to develop athletic Nordic and Alpine racers.

 

As a benefit, employees of Mt. Brighton are eligible for the EPIC Season Pass which is valid at all the Vail Resorts in the United States and Canada.   This pass is also available for employee dependents at a minimal cost.    Opportunities for advancement abound, including the chance to Extend Your Winter by working at western Vail Resort in the Spring.    

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain, with varying winter weather conditions.
  • Leading groups of athletes through passion and drive for coaching ski racing, this may including traveling to races throughout the state of Michigan during the ski season.
  • Teaching/Coaching basic skiing technique to advanced race tactics.
  • Clearly and accurately coaching racers of varying skill levels, both verbally and by demonstration.
  • Coach with a focus on the education of the athletes with regards to skiing and racing techniques to improve the athlete’s overall  understanding of the sport
  • Establishing respect from racers and parents/guardians, by being professional and promoting XLR8 values of good sportsmanship, integrity, honesty and work equals reward.
  •  Ensuring that athletes are matched to appropriate skill level group and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary. 
  • Providing the highest level of race instruction using current and cutting-edge USSA /XLR8 techniques.
  • Engaging with racers and their parents/guardians using high energy to build and maintain the reputation of Mt. Brighton’s XLR8 Ski Racing. 
  • Communicating instructions helping racers to improve performance, with follow up communication to all parents/guardians in a timely manner.
  • Work with supervisors to design short and long term racer training and development plans.
  • Accurately keeping records of all time, expenses and reimbursements, with timely submission of expense reporting.
  • Assisting in operational responsibilities of XLR8 Ski Race Team including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, preparing training plans and coach schedules, upkeep of outdoor racing areas, setting and removing race gates, timing races, and cleanliness of facilities.
  • Attends all XLR8 Ski Racing Coaches training sessions.
  • Assisting guests with transportation of equipment.
  • Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift.
  • Completing other duties as assigned.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Coaching and or Ski Racing experience
  • Must have valid Driver’s License; must be available to travel with limited supervision
  • Ability to work well on a team, communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service
  • Must be available to work holidays and weekends – Required
  • Must be over 18 years of age – Required
  • High School graduation or equivalent – Preferred  
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the position including: ski/snowboard, lift, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently; and work in inclement weather environment

 

Work with a team that’s passionate about providing world-class experiences at one of the legendary Midwest family winter destinations. An easy drive from many southeast Michigan cities, Mt. Brighton is truly the place where Epic begins offering year-round amenities from skiing to golf and mountain biking.Become part of the Mt. Brighton family. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 142190