Winter 2025 - Wanaka Ski Team Head Coach JOIN THE CARDRONA & TREBLE CONE TEAM FOR WINTER 2025! Our Wanaka Alpine Ski Team is looking for a seasoned Head Coach to join our dynamic crew for Winter 2025. Our winter season runs from June to October, so this position will start in June at the earliest. If you're an expert in ski racing disciplines and have a passion for alpine coaching, this opportunity is for you! As the Head Coach of the Wanaka Ski Team (WST), you will lead the day-to-day operations of the coaching team while actively coaching a group of athletes. Your role involves ensuring that all coaching aligns with WST principles and delivering high-quality training and support to athletes. Your responsibilities will include providing coaching, guidance, and support to athletes, ensuring their safety, and maintaining professional relationships with various stakeholders. This is a varied role, which encapsulates the following responsibilities within the High-Performance coaching position: Group Coach Private Coach Stand-in Coach Snowsport School Instructor On-and-off-snow administrative tasks On occasion, there will be a requirement to travel with athletes to other ski areas as part of your coaching position. Proven experience required includes: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in an Alpine Ski coaching role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or head coach capacity Industry coaching qualifications, specific to alpine skiing A track record of coaching athletes across various skill levels, including elite athlete programs Advanced knowledge of coaching, training plans, relevant exercises, skill acquisition, development, technical requirements, and coaching methodologies Knowledge of international training practices Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team of coaches What do you get out of this? As well as the free pass and all the discounts on-mountain, you can also take a friend for free to explore some of NZ's most memorable experiences - jet boating, rafting, travel on the TSS Earnslaw, and enjoy the famous BBQ at Walter Peak, visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Milford and Doubtful Sound, and Rakiura. What an awesome opportunity to explore our backyard without spending a fortune! Who are we? Cardrona / Treble Cone prides itself on bringing together a team of people from all over the world who are the friendliest, most helpful, most proactive, and consistently go the extra mile to provide amazing guest service. At Cardrona/TC we're more than just a team - we're a family. We have fun, work hard, support each other, and are passionate about our resort and our values. If this sounds like you, come join us! Additional Information: Number of positions: 1 Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time Hourly rate: $24.50 - $120.00 (includes general mountain, assigned, request, and private rates) How to apply Click apply now to be taken to our careers page. Reference # 9404 Posted on 9404 Closes on 29 Oct 2024 17:00 Expertise Ski/Snowboard Coach Job level(s) Experienced (specific to the particular position), Ski / Snowboard Instructor Certified Work type(s) Seasonal Full Time, Seasonal Part Time #J-18808-Ljbffr