CLASSIFICATION: Year-round; Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletic Development

LOCATION: Center of Excellence – Park City, Utah

TRAVEL: 80+ days/year

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $70,000

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking an Athletic Development Coordinator for our Adaptive Sports. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email [email protected].

The Athletic Development Coordinator will train, educate, support, and mentor U.S. Para-Alpine,

Para-Snowboard, and Para-Nordic athletes through their preparation and in-season periods. They will be a key member in the Performance Management Team with the head sport coaches, Director of Athletic Development, and sports medicine staff; co-planning the team schedule; and leading athletic development training sessions. This person will also be heavily involved within the U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance team supporting all aspects of the department. This role will have responsibilities coordinating with COE Rehabilitation Staff to support world-class reconditioning programs.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in

achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic

skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of

diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is

striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

1. Athlete Experience

a. Plan and lead athletic development coaching, education, testing, and support for Named National Team athletes including but not limited to:

i. Movement Skill competency assessment and development 

ii. Strength and power development

iii. Speed, agility, and change of direction practices

iv. Testing, analysis, and evidence informed prescription

v. Sport science, innovation, and research

vi. Athlete education

vii. Will require off-season travel

b. Support High Performance Department in Sport Science Projects and Fellowship education for all sports.

2. Operational Excellence

a. Function as a key member of the High Performance Management Team integrating directly with the sport team personnel, Director of Athletic Development, and Senior Vice President of High Performance.

b. Function as a key member of the Return to Performance Management Teams leading athletic reconditioning for injured athletes.

c. Be a contributing member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Department by upholding and enhancing our culture.

d. Collaborate with the Sport Education Department in the dissemination of educational content to support coach and athlete development initiatives.

e. Oversee reconditioning training sessions that address individual athlete needs and support safe return to full performance capacity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position works primarily from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Center of Excellence. Frequent travel (60-90 days/year), weekend, early morning, or evening work is required to deliver programming for associated programs, testing, or team service. This position is paid salary and is exempt from overtime pay.

1. Experience in annualized athletic development programming for elite athletes.

2. Excellent competency in making meaningful decisions from physical testing and data.

3. Experience in reconditioning athletes post injury and supporting robust return to performance.

4. Knowledge of international best practices in athlete development, enhanced if it pertains to the demands of skiing and snowboarding.

5. Belief in the pursuit of continuous improvement, nurturing a culture of open discussion,

having fun, and cultivating a strong team.

6. Commitment to inspire, train, and educate all U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and teams, as

well drive system-wide impact.

7. Excellent time management, and communication skills.

8. Experience successfully working with multiple/complex teams and as part of a highly qualified staff.

9. Ability to travel frequently for various training events, both nationally and internationally as

required

1. A minimum of undergraduate studies in a high performance coaching related discipline,

such as physical education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related

subject.

2. Current certification as an NSCA-CSCS, or international equivalent.

3. 3+ years of applied athletic development experience (coaching) with elite and/or

developmental athletes.

4. Valid Driver License

5. Currently authorized to work in the United States 

1. Graduate studies in a high performance coaching related discipline, such as physical

education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related subject.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

1. Must be able to ski and/or snowboard advanced terrain safely.

2. Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.

1. SparkHire: One-way video interview as screener

2. Zoom interview with Hiring Manager

3. Zoom interview with Team

4. Zoom or in-person interview with Department Head

USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or

perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. USSS's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.