Nice Mountain Race Group is a grassroots racing program based mostly in Bridgton, ME. We delight ourselves on an enthusiastic racing atmosphere with a robust group basis. With an anticipated development of 30% enrollment for the upcoming season, we want to rent a brand new Program Director, Head Coach, and coaches to spherical out our group for the 2025/26 season.
candidates ought to electronic mail their cowl letter, resume to [email protected].
Program Director & Head Coach
Place Abstract
The Nice Mountain Race Group (PMRT) is in search of an skilled, strategic, and collaborative Program Director & Head Coach to steer all points of our junior alpine ski racing program for the 2025–26 season and past.
This function serves because the visionary and operational chief of PMRT—accountable for driving this system’s technique, overseeing day-to-day operations, and main the teaching employees. The best candidate will mix sturdy technical teaching experience with organizational management, employees improvement, and a deep dedication to athlete expertise and development.
Key Duties
 Strategic Management & Program Oversight
Set and evolve the long-term imaginative and prescient and technique for PMRT in partnership with the Board of Administrators (BOD)
Develop a unified coaching philosophy aligned with USSA requirements and long-term athlete improvement objectives
Take part in BOD conferences and contribute to high-level planning, budgeting, and program design
Function the first liaison with Nice Mountain management, MARA, and different key companions
 Teaching Program Administration
Lead and handle the teaching program throughout all age teams (U8–U18)
Design and implement an age-appropriate coaching curriculum
Assign coaches to age teams based mostly on expertise and ratios; guarantee acceptable protection
Be actively current throughout coaching and race days, observing and supporting teaching high quality
Function on-snow Head Coach for an age group of your selection
 Workers Management & Growth
Recruit, rent, and retain certified and passionate coaches
Set efficiency expectations and conduct periodic employees evaluations
Present teaching mentorship, coaching, and development alternatives all through the season
Foster a group tradition grounded in collaboration, respect, and steady enchancment
Monitor staffing wants, efficiency, and improvement and maintain the BOD knowledgeable
 Athlete Expertise & Group Tradition
Promote a secure, inclusive, and enjoyable atmosphere that encourages athlete development and love for the game
Information athlete improvement with structured suggestions, motivation, and optimistic reinforcement
Tackle athlete habits or harm conditions in accordance with PMRT and USSA pointers
 Communication & Stakeholder Administration
Lead constant communication with:
Athletes and households
Teaching employees
PMRT BOD
Nice Mountain administration
Present weekly (minimal) schedule updates and vital program data
Accomplice with the Operations Supervisor to streamline group communications
Make the most of electronic mail, group platforms, and social media to make sure clear and well timed messaging
 Program Administration & Operations
Collaborate with the BOD Treasurer on budgeting, payroll, and monetary oversight
Oversee documentation and licensing compliance for all employees
Approve and handle reimbursements for coaches and team-related bills
Guarantee illustration at MARA conferences and race day coordination
 Group-Owned Tools Oversight
Handle team-owned gear stock, situation, and availability
Make suggestions on gear purchases, repairs, and replacements
{Qualifications}
5+ years of expertise main ski racing or comparable youth sports activities packages
Deep understanding of USSA requirements, alpine teaching methodology, and athlete improvement
Sturdy organizational, management, and people-management expertise
Confirmed communicator and group builder with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Captivated with growing athletes, supporting coaches, and constructing a robust group tradition
Familiarity with digital communication platforms and scheduling instruments
Capability to decide to weekends, holidays, and journey as required in the course of the season
Time Dedication & Compensation
Pre-Season Stipend – for planning, staffing, and program setup
In-Season Stipend – for oversight, operations, and coach management
Every day Teaching Compensation – for on-snow coaching and races
U8 to U16+ Teaching Necessities:
Have to be accessible to educate each weekend and college trip weeks December by March.
Requires a USSA ski racing background.Â
Keen about working with youngsters.Â
In search of a dependable people which can be additionally accountable and a group participant
Prepared to journey to races in Maine and surrounding states.
Might want to full Secure Sport and USSS Stage 100 coaching.
