Seasonal

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary: The Palisades Tahoe Alpine (TPTA) Development Head Coach (Ski) leads the U12–U14 Development Program and oversees the U10 Devo Head Coach and athlete program. The TPTA Development Head Coach contributes to the overall success of Team Palisades Tahoe Alpine in alignment with the Team's Mission and Vision, as measured by the quality of the athlete and employee experience, retention, athlete success, and parent satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Development Senior Manager.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

 

Base hourly pay range: : $25.71 - $35.99 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more! 
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees 
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc. 
• 401(k) plan with generous company match 
• Free and discounted lift tickets 
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine 
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more! 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Accountable for the overall quality, leadership, oversight, and successful execution of the Alpine Development Program, including athlete development, staff leadership, daily programming, competition, and the athlete and family experience.
• Lead the development and implementation of the program’s athletic philosophy, annual training plan, technical and tactical standards, and competitive strategy, working collaboratively with Head Coaches and Team leadership to ensure consistency across age classes.
• Ensure appropriate athlete management and development plans are in place and monitored, while supporting athlete progression and alignment between programs and age classes.
• Maintain a regular on-hill presence and oversee the quality and consistency of daily training, competition preparation, coaching, athlete development, and program execution through direct collaboration with Head Coaches and coaching staff.
• Lead and manage Head Coaches and coaching staff, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, development, feedback, performance management, and formal reviews. Establish clear expectations and accountability for performance, Time & Attendance, safety, athlete development, Team and company policies, use of approved tools, and required meetings and training.
• Create a positive athlete and family experience through proactive and timely communication, consistent program delivery, community building, and effective resolution of concerns, with a focus on athlete and family satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Team leadership, and resort departments to coordinate staffing, training venues, hill space, competition, travel, and other operational needs while supporting integration and athlete progression across programs.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competition, and athlete-development practices, seek feedback from athletes, families, coaches, and company personnel, and use that information to continually improve program quality and services. Maintain appropriate coaching certifications and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Support and execute the Team and company mission, vision, values, policies, Department Operating Plan, and Guest Experience System, and participate in required leadership meetings and training.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

• Professionalism: Punctual, reliable and displays proper appearance in accordance with company guidelines. Understands and is knowledgeable of the job skills, duties, protocols, and responsibilities. Know and execute daily time and attendance standards.
• Productivity: Shows initiative to perform high quality work with efficiency, works individually to meet the performance objectives of the team, exhibits a willingness to be versatile and flexible in work duties and assignments.
• Service: Takes personal ownership for positive and helpful interactions with both internal and external guests, strives to meet the goals and objectives of the department’s guest service system. Values ski team family retention. Communicate in an accurate and timely manner.
• Safety: Has a proactive approach towards safety of self and others, maintains awareness of order and cleanliness in the workplace and takes action when needed, adheres to and supports safety policies and procedures including Employee Ski and Ride Policy.
• Team & Company Values/Ethics: Behaves in a manner that is aligned with our company values and ethics. Be a role model to athletes, families, guests and staff at all times.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75lbs. Must be capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

Equipment Used in Job: Describe equipment used in job.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Fluent in reading, writing and communicating in English
• USSA Level 100, PSIA/AASI Level 1, IFSA or equivalent
• Prior coaching experience 5. Prior experience working with youth

Preferred

• Supervisory Experience
• Level 2/200 or higher relevant skiing certification
• Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• National/International Competition Experience as Coach and/or Athlete

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

 

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