Loveland Ski Club Is Hiring a U12/Age Class Coach

Part-Time Seasonal Coaching Position | 2026–2027

Loveland Ski Club is seeking a U12/Age Class Coach for the 2026–2027 season. The position primarily serves U12 athletes, with additional coaching responsibilities across the U10 and U14 age groups.

Working closely with the Head Age Class Coach, this coach will provide leadership, support consistent athlete development, and contribute to a positive coaching culture. The role also includes helping establish program direction and supporting up to three coaches who work directly with Age Class athletes.

Key Responsibilities

Athlete Coaching: Implement training plans appropriate for U10 through U14 athletes, accounting for different abilities, experience levels, and individual goals. Emphasize strong fundamental skiing skills while developing more advanced technical and tactical skills as athletes progress.

Mentorship: Provide guidance, feedback, and support to athletes. Help establish consistent coaching practices across the Age Class program while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, inclusivity, confidence, and personal growth.

Competition Preparation and Race-Day Coaching: Help athletes and coaches prepare for local and regional competitions. Provide race-day leadership, including organization, athlete preparation, coaching, and appropriate tactical guidance.

Communication: Maintain timely, professional communication with athletes, parents, coaches, and the Alpine Director about athlete progress, training plans, schedules, competitions, expectations, and other program matters.

Athlete Well-Being and Program Standards: Follow Loveland Ski Club policies and established protocols while providing a safe, healthy, supportive, and developmentally appropriate training environment.

Typical Schedule and Program Commitments

• Friday: On-snow programming from 1 to 4 p.m. Candidates who cannot attend Friday sessions but are available both Saturday and Sunday will still be considered.
• Saturday and Sunday: Programming from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with training and mountain free-skiing tailored to the season, athlete development needs, training volume, and race schedule.
• Tuesday: Club-wide day off, with an optional opportunity to coach Lights On Shute (LOC).

Days, hours, and responsibilities may vary based on training and competition schedules, athlete needs, weather, operational requirements, and other program priorities.

Certifications and Requirements

• Relevant coaching certifications are preferred, or candidates must be able to obtain USSS Level 100 Alpine certification upon hire.
• SafeSport, Heads Up Concussion Training, and a background check through U.S. Ski & Snowboard are required.
• First Aid/CPR training is required and provided by Loveland Ski Club.

Season Dates and Benefits

The position may begin as early as Nov. 6, 2026, and runs through April 11, 2027.

Benefits include a season pass at Loveland Ski Area. Staff become eligible for additional seasonal benefits after 15 days worked.

How to Apply

Send a résumé and cover letter to Stever Bartlett at sbartlett@lovelandskiclub.com and jobs@lovelandskiclub.com.