[Hiring] Western Region Alpine Ski Racing Director @U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association

Role Description

The Western Region Director is responsible for leading alpine programs in the Western Region, including the scheduling and facilitation of FIS and U.S. Ski & Snowboard competition, advancement of Western athletes in the Alpine pipeline, as well as promoting club development and coach education.

Qualifications

• College degree required
• Proven leadership, management, and administration skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with diverse stakeholders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• U.S. Ski & Snowboard L300 Coach Education certification preferred
• Experience running Alpine competitions and projects
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine program and pipeline
• Computer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheet applications

Requirements

• Design and implement the regional calendar, working with the Western Alpine Competition Committee (ACC) and the regional community at large, to advance Western Region athletes within the Alpine pipeline
• Plan and direct regional projects as outlined in the annual plan, to develop Western Region athletes for next level athletic exposures
• Support national development initiatives, including training and competition projects
• Work with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Sport Education department to implement coaches education and club certification programs in the Region
• Manage the Western Region staff in alignment with the national and regional development goals
• Provide leadership to the Western Region ACC, facilitating the implementation of U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs throughout the Region
• Develop and communicate regularly to members and clubs via email lists, newsletters, social media, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard website, the Alpine Competition Guide and the regional handbook
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely fashion
• Provide a high-level presence for U.S. Ski & Snowboard at regional and national events
• Oversee all Western Region accounts
• Prepare the annual regional budget
• Ensure all projects are reconciled in a timely manner
• Manage all regional activity within the planned budgets

Benefits

• This is a full-time position eligible for our benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Lifting heavy equipment
• Operating a computer and phone