GACP Coach

Join Sunday River's Gould Academy Competition Program as a Coach!

Coaches are responsible for the daily instruction and coaching of basic and advanced skiing /riding techniques and tactics in Alpine, Freestyle, Ski Cross, or Snowboard racing.

Qualified candidates will have racing experience, possess effective coaching skills, and must be able to work in a team environment.

Coaches are also the contact for participants' parents.

• Daily coaching of basic and advanced skiing /riding techniques and tactics in a ll GACP disciplines
• Work with development team to prepare, implement, and review daily training schemes
• Monitor athletes, ages 8-18, during scheduled training sessions, on-hill and "in-house"
• Maintain group attendance each session
• Be familiar with the use, maintenance, and clean-up of assigned training facilities
• Be familiar with the use, maintenance, and storage of training related equipment
• Ensure safety of all staff and participants
• Assist with maintaining adequate course preparations for training and competitions
• Abide by the GACP Operational Guidelines in the Coaches handbook
• Abide by "Your Responsibility Code"
• Maintain professional coaches license with United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSS) and Maine Alpine Racing Association (MARA)
• Assist with promotions, events and functions after hours when necessary
• Utilize Flaik , including Check-in, Class Management, Time keeping, Bookings, and monitoring of daily schedules
• Advanced A lpine , Freestyle, Snow Cross, or Snowboard competitive experience is r equired .
• Competitive teaching or coaching experience , and/or previous racing experience in chosen discipline is preferred.
• Must be an exemplary skier /rider , able to demonstrate appropriate techniques on all types of terrain (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and in all types of snow conditions.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment .
• To successfully perform this position, the candidate must possess a visible enthusiasm for competitive skiing /riding .
• Must be able to ski/ride up to 6 hours per day.