Winter 26/27: Woodward Copper Action Sports Coach Level 1

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Woodward Copper Action Sports Coach Level 1

Job Status: Seasonal

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $17.50 to $19.20+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

Position includes coaching participants and overseeing guests in the Woodward Barn, which is an indoor training facility containing trampolines, skatelite, foam pits, a spring floor and skate/BMX/inline features as well as working with the Woodward Supervisors/Leads to achieve operational goals. Primary focus is working with guests to provide a unique programming experience for snowboarders and skiers through safe coaching, trampoline, tumbling, skatelite and terrain park (on to snow) progressions. Applicants must have experience in teaching snowboarding, skiing, or gymnastics, must have trampoline teaching and spotting experience, as well as great safety record. Excellent communication and leadership skills required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Basic knowledge of zone coaching and ability to demonstrate through safe spotting, technique, and progression in all aspects of the Barn facility.

• Participate in coach training for progression-based teaching on trampolines, skatelite, foam pits, ramps, and features.

• Effectively oversee participants in the barn to ensure safety standards and proper skill progressions are being followed daily

• Create a safe and fun environment for guests, participants, and co-workers while on duty in the Barn.

• Acts as a role model to participants, guests, and co-workers.

• Performs daily routine maintenance protocols inside and outside of the Barn facility regarding cleaning schedules, daily and weekly inspections of features and equipment, snow removal procedures and other manual tasks.

• Assists in maintenance and repair of Barn facility and equipment including roller boards/skis and relays information to coach lead/supervisor on any equipment needs or issues.

• General knowledge of Front Desk operations and ability to perform duties.

• Computer skills in relation to Barn products, retail products, Copper Mountain products and how to properly sell, fulfill orders and products in system.

• Answers and responds to Woodward phone calls in a professional helpful manner.

• Knows protocols and procedures for reporting injuries and appropriate response in dealing with injured guests or co-workers.

• Ability to complete daily tasks and ensure they are completed in a timely manner with no supervision.

• Uphold the highest standard of professionalism as a member of the Woodward Copper staff.

• Proven leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced action sports setting.

• Takes an active stance in helping improve Woodward operations and comes up with new ideas and ways to implement.

Administration Duties:

• Knowledge of system regarding Barn bookings, private lessons, birthday parties and associated products.

Guest Service Duties:

• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, kids, teens, parents, adults and co-workers as a positive role model and willingness to act as an ambassador to accomplish the Woodward Copper branding and goals.

• Ability to motivate kids, teens, and adults in an action sports setting.

• Ability to address guest complaints and resolve problems in a professional manner.

• Maintain a positive relationship with the entire Copper Mountain community and fellow co-workers.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees.Upholds the most professional image.Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity

• Can handle and manage confidential information

• Professional appearance.Adheres to all grooming guidelines

• Follows established policies and procedures

• Is supportive of Core Values

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach

• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.

• Is organized in tasks.Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment

• Is flexible with hours and days of work

• Can work any hours of the day, any days of the week

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.

• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

• Bending, reaching, climbing

• Pushing/Pulling

• Prolonged standing

• Eye/hand coordination

• Visual concentration on equipment

• Concentrated reading and writing

• Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)

• Peripheral, color, and depth vision

• Extended periods of outdoor exposure

• Variation in temperature from hot to cold

• Skiing/Snowboarding Level: Advanced

• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• Experience teaching snowboarding, skiing or gymnastics preferred

• Experience working with kids and/or teens preferred

• General knowledge of Woodward and related products preferred

• Must have in depth knowledge of freestyle skiing and snowboarding tricks, trampoline progressions, BMX, Scooters or Skateboarding and terminology associated with each discipline

• Experience working with a team, private club or academy preferred

• Experience working in a camp environment preferred

• College Degree or equivalent preferred

• Must provide 3 work related references

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required

Position was originally posted on Monday, August 17th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, October 21st.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.

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