OPPORTUNITY BOARD

Part-time Seasonal Coaching Position | 2026–2027 This position will serve as a coaching role primarily for the U12 age class athletes while also working with U10 and U14 athletes. Working closely with the Head Age Class Coach to provide strong leadership, consistent athlete development, and a positive coaching culture. The U12/Age Class Coach will help establish a clear direction for the program while supporting and working with up to three coaches who work directly with our age class athletes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Athlete Coaching: Implement training plans appropriate for U10–U14 athletes, recognizing the varying abilities, experience levels, and individual goals within the age group. Training should emphasize strong fundamental skiing skills while introducing and developing more advanced technical and tactical skills as athletes progress. Mentorship: Provide guidance, feedback, and support to all athletes. Help establish consistent coaching practices across the Age Class program and promote sportsmanship, teamwork, inclusivity, confidence, and personal growth. Competition Preparation and Race-Day Coaching: Assist athletes and coaches in preparing for local and regional competitions. Provide leadership at competitions, including race-day organization, coaching, athlete preparation, and appropriate race strategy and tactical guidance. Communication: Maintain open, timely, and professional communication with athletes, parents, coaches, and the Alpine Director regarding athlete progress, training plans, schedules, competitions, expectations, and other program matters. Athlete Well-Being and Program Standards: Ensure that training and competition activities follow Loveland Ski Club policies and established protocols and that athletes are provided with a secure, healthy, supportive, and developmentally appropriate training environment. TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE & PROGRAM COMMITMENTS The following schedule represents a typical weekly structure for the Age Class Coach. Specific days, hours, and responsibilities may be adjusted based on the time of season, training and competition schedules, athlete needs, weather, operational requirements, and other program priorities Friday: On-snow programming from 1:00–4:00 p.m. (candidates that cannot attend Friday sessions but can attend both Saturday and Sunday will still be considered.) Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Programming appropriate to the time of season, athlete development needs, training volume, race schedule, and the balance of structured and unstructured mountain free-skiing, along with other variables influencing athlete needs. Tuesday: Loveland Ski Club-wide day off. Opportunity to coach Lights On Shute (LOC) if interested. Certifications & Licensing Relevant coaching certifications (e.g., USSS) are preferred, or the ability to gain certification as a USSS Level 100 Alpine coach upon hire. SafeSport, Heads Up Concussion Training, background check through US Ski and Snowboard is required as well First Aid/CPR training (provided by Loveland Ski Club) Start Date as early as November 6th 2026, through April 11th 2027. Benefits: Season pass at Loveland Ski Area. Eligible for additional seasonal staff benefits after 15 days worked. To apply: Send a résumé and cover letter to Stever Bartlett sbartlett@lovelandskiclub.com and jobs@lovelandskiclub.com