Position Information

Position Title Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Alpine Ski

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

St. Lawrence University is now accepting applications for a men’s and women’s assistant alpine ski coach. This is a full-time, 9-month, position. The assistant coach will be responsible for the following:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide elite on-site instruction and coaching in races and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices

• Provide support to student athletes competing at the upper level of collegiate skiing.

• Communicate strategies to develop a race-ready mindset

• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members

• Plan and prepare for races

• Contribute to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student athletes

• Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising

• Monitor academic progress of athletes

• Recruit and retain highly talented athletes successfully, Research academic and athletic credentials

• Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings

• Organize and implement recruit visits

• Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws

• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes

• Serve as an effective role model for college-age students

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the alpine ski program

• Provide effective communication to head coach

• Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members

• Assist with the coordination of team travel

• Attend and participate in department trainings pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion

Position will have a secondary assignment within the department before the official start of the season and at the completion of carnival season. Assignments such as game management, ticket operations, or additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Previous experience coaching and or/competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable

• Committed to the values of a liberal arts education

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a quality student-athlete experience.

• Must be organized, take initiative, and utilize strong time management skills

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the University’s Driver Safety Policy requirements

• Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state

• Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to excel as a member of a diverse community

  KEY RELATIONSHIPS : This position has significant interaction with high school and college student athletes and their families, as well as coaches and administrators.

  WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Operates on snow, mountains, grass, turf, courts, gymnasium, and training rooms.

• Generally open office and campus environment.

• Position involves both sitting, movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.

• Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required

  Preferred Qualifications

  Salary $43,844 - $52,000 annual salary. Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and other factors permitted by law.

  Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) FT Seasonal

  Posting Detail Information

  Posting Number ST01268

  Desired Start Date

  Open Date (to accept applications)

  Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicant

Please complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Resume

• Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion)

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

  Optional Documents

• Other Document