School Overview
Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.
Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.
Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, salaries that are competitive with local districts and market rates, and a close knit, supportive community.
Rowmark Ski Academy
In 1982, Rowmark Ski Academy was founded as a division of Rowland Hall. Just over three decades later, in 2014, Rowmark proudly became one of the first clubs designated for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSS) highest Gold Certification level. Rowmark skiers are full-time students at Rowland Hall and are part of a progressive alpine skiing and racing program coupled with an extraordinary academic program from the lower school through the upper school.
At Rowmark, we foster a lifelong appreciation of alpine skiing and racing, in a positive learning environment tailor-made for athletes who are serious about skiing. The Junior Program develops versatile skiers who understand ski-racing basics and have a strong technical foundation in the sport. As they grow through our program, skiers become more self-reliant—we increase their level of competition, racing focus, and number of days on snow in order to prepare them for the Academy, if they wish to apply. Those admitted to the academy are part of a full-time, year-round ski racing program from the Intermountain Division of USSS to the Nor-Am level.
Academy and Junior Program skiers train at the state-of-the-art Utah Olympic Park alpine venues and Park City’s Eagle Race Arena, the Giant Slalom site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Rowmark skiers race in the Intermountain Division of the United States Ski Association. Our U10 and older teams also purchase Ikon passes, giving us local access to Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, Deer Valley, and Snowbasin for world-class free skiing opportunities. Several Academy skiers have gone on to be World Cup, Olympic, and NCAA Champions. Rowland Hall is proud of our graduates’ skiing accomplishments and the careers they’ve chosen.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Rowmark Ski Academy Program Director to provide overall direction and vision for the Rowmark Ski Academy and Junior Program, one of the premier ski racing academies in the country. This role includes championing and supporting our unique combination of a ski academy within a challenging
academic program while also developing ski racers who are interested in competing at the highest levels. In addition, the program will be moving into new state-of-the art facilities, purpose-designed for the Rowmark program, and the Middle School and Upper School, in the fall 2026.
Primary Job Responsibilities
● Lead and collaborate with the Junior Program Director, Head Coaches, Team Manager, and school administration to provide overall direction and vision.
● Recruit, hire, retain, and develop excellent coaches, utilizing feedback in the moment and cyclically, while supporting a positive culture for coaches.
● Liaise and work closely with the school’s admissions team to attract the best student-athletes. Host school visits, tours, and training opportunities for prospective student-athletes.
● Oversee daily operations of the Academy Program including communications, marketing, budget, and staff training, in collaboration with others.
● Work with school leadership to identify and oversee potential growth and fundraising opportunities. ● Create comprehensive, year-round ski training and race plans for the Academy Program with emphasis on sound periodization and peaking principles in collaboration with the head coaches. ● Direct the evaluation of the development of each athlete by the coaching staff throughout the season through a goal setting and evaluation process including physical testing, and post-camp, mid-season, and season-end evaluation writing.
● Communicate clearly with athletes, parents, team manager, and school administration regarding training, competing, and travel.
● Oversee and amplify social media and marketing efforts.
● Develop and execute a balanced annual Academy budget in collaboration with the Junior Program Director and Team Manager. This includes purchase and maintenance of team equipment including gates, radios, drills, team jackets, and other on-hill and conditioning equipment.
● Direct and manage numerous areas within the Rowmark program, including: short-term and long-term vehicle maintenance; race entry processes with the Team Manager; travel plan coordination for all
athletes with the head coaches; coordinate and communicate summer, fall and winter training camps; oversee and participate in weekly staff driving rotation to transport Rowmark athletes. ● Work with Junior Program Director to develop and execute fall parent informational meetings, and fall and spring gatherings for the celebration of team as well as individual growth and achievement. ● Schedule and direct periodic staff meetings.
● Communicate with our training venues at UOP and PCMR to schedule daily training lane spaces. ● Participate in USSS conference and committee work in order to network and be a consistent contributor to the divisional, regional and national governing bodies of our sport.
● Stay current with USSS rules and equipment specifications.
● Be available to work and travel for extended periods of time.
● Be flexible and adaptable to schedule changes due to weather or other factors.
● Exhibit a consistently professional, positive, and mature coaching style in working with student-athletes.
Skills and Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role in a ski program or academy. A Rowland Hall educator and coach is focused on the learning and well-being of students-athletes, has excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to reflecting on their practices and continuously improving. In addition, the ideal candidate:
● Is a Certified USSS Coaches Level 200 Coach or higher including current SafeSport training. ● Will obtain a Utah Commercial Driver’s License in order to share in driving rotation ● Has or will obtain First Aid and CPR certification and update every two years
● Demonstrates cultural competency both on and off the hill.
● Has functional video camera and computer skills especially with regard to videoing and uploading to our Sprongo video application platform.
The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
● lift 40-50 lbs and carry SL and GS gates on an alpine training hill while skiing
● move easily around a ski hill, weight room, gym and field to engage with students, when coaching or supporting their training practices.
● be able to communicate appropriately and effectively with constituents, including students, families, and colleagues.
● be able to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of the ski academy.
Additional Details
This is a full-time, year round, exempt position, reporting to the Associate Head of School. The anticipated start date is early June or by July 1, 2025, depending on availability. We hope to receive applications by February 1; and will begin interviewing shortlisted candidates shortly thereafter. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received and Rowland Hall reserves the right to close the selection process early if a candidate is identified.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our employment page www.rowlandhall.org to submit an application which includes a cover letter and resume. We also encourage you to spend time on our website to learn more about our school and community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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