Employment Status: Part-time hourly employee, non-exempt, June – March
Supervises: Cross Country Devo athletes, assistant coaching staff
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Position Summary
Park City Ski & Snowboard (PCSS), one of North America’s premier winter sports organizations, seeks a dynamic and passionate cross-country devo Lead Coach. This key position serves as the crucial bridge between our foundational Kickers and Gliders program and our high-performance Competition team, developing athletes ages 9-14 through a comprehensive progression-based approach.
- Development Philosophy:
The Devo Lead Coach plays a pivotal role in our athlete development pipeline:
Build upon fundamental skills established in Kickers and Gliders (U8/U10)- Facilitate smooth transitions between program levels
- Prepare athletes technically and mentally for Competition team advancement
- Foster progression from fun-based learning to structured training environments
- Guide athletes through the critical “Learn to Train” to “Learn to Race” stages
- The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be energetic and enthusiastic in delivering youth programming
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational and efficiency skills
- Show genuine passion for coaching and developing athletes ages 10-14
- Have a proven track record in youth development and Nordic skiing
- Display strong leadership abilities
- Create engaging training environments while maintaining professionalism
- Possess competition preparation experience
Primary Responsibilities
- Leadership & Program Development
- Design and implement age-appropriate training programs
- Lead four practice sessions per week plus 2-4 hours of preparation time
- Create inclusive and safe training environments
- Coordinate equipment and facility access
- Organize seasonal camps, including West Yellowstone Thanksgiving Camp
- Communication & Administration
- Weekly email updates to families
- Playmetrics app management
- Detailed lesson planning
- Parent/athlete orientation meetings
- Staff coordination meetings
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
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- Extensive Nordic skiing knowledge
- Hold a current US Ski & Snowboard Level 100 coaches license
- Hold and maintain SafeSport compliance
- Possess First aid, CPR, and AED certifications
- Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Digital platform proficiency (Google Suite, Microsoft 365, Playmetrics)
Physical Requirements
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- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather extremes.
- Assist at practice and competition sites, including the ability to lift heavy objects.
- Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.
- Evening and weekend work is expected.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of the job description at any time without prior notice.
