- Location
- Mountaineer Field House, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- 1 week ago
- Source
- Workday
Description
Position Summary:
Job Description:
Western Colorado University invites applications for the .5 position of Mountain Sports Freeride Coach. The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach (Freeride Coach) 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 and 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 and track the Freeride team's budget. The Freeride Coach will also be responsible for managing travel expenditures using a university purchasing card.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience coaching and competing in skiing and/or snowboarding, preferably in freeride disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications: IFSA Coaching Certification (Level 100 or higher); SafeSport Certification; additional sport-specific coaching certifications relevant to freeride skiing or snowboarding.
Compensation: This is a .5 year-round position with a salary of $23,000. The position is FLSA exempt. The 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.
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Kieran Nay, 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, Kieran Nay at [email protected].
Review of applications will begin immediately. The application deadline is midnight on July 9th, 2026.
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.
Western Colorado University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.
