Organization: Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation (FVSEF)
Location: Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, Montana
Employment Type: Seasonal | Part-Time, Full-Time & Weekend Opportunities Available
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience, plus staff benefits
Join the FVSEF Coaching Team
The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation (FVSEF) is seeking passionate, knowledgeable, and motivated coaches to join its Alpine coaching staff for the upcoming winter season.
FVSEF is a youth development organization powered by skiing and grounded in the community. For more than 50 years, FVSEF has been a cornerstone of winter life in the Flathead Valley — helping generations of kids grow into confident, capable young adults who carry the values of discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship both on and off the hill.
We teach life through sport. FVSEF uses skiing as a tool to build confidence, character, and a lifelong love of the mountains. Through world-class coaching, purposeful training, and values-based education, we help athletes discover who they are, how to lead, and how to persevere.
Open Coaching Positions
Assistant U16/FIS Alpine Coaches
Work alongside FVSEF’s Alpine Lead Coaches to train athletes competing at the U16 and FIS levels.
Responsibilities include:
- Advanced gate training
- Tactical race-course analysis
- High-speed technical coaching
- Race-day athlete management and travel support
Ideal candidates:
- Former US Ski & Snowboard, FIS, or NCAA racers
- Experienced alpine race coaches
- Strong understanding of modern race technique and safety protocols
- Passion for helping athletes reach regional and national success
U14 Alpine Coaches
Support our U14 Lead Coach in developing young ski racers who come to us with a wide variety of experience and skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing skiing skills with a wide range of abilities
- Building confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Creating an engaging and positive learning environment
- Race-day athlete management and travel support
Ideal candidates:
- Former US Ski & Snowboard racer
- Patient, energetic coaches
- Strong technical skiing background
U10/U12 Alpine Coaches
Help young athletes build the technical foundation necessary for long-term success in ski racing.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing fundamental skiing skills
- Introducing slalom and giant slalom progression
- Building confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Creating an engaging and positive learning environment
Ideal candidates:
- Patient, energetic coaches
- Strong technical skiing background
- Ability to balance structured training with fun, age-appropriate activities
General Responsibilities
All FVSEF coaches are expected to:
- Uphold and contribute to the FVSEF Mission Statement, philosophy and goals
- Provide a rich, rewarding and safe environment for athletes to participate and grow; be familiar with USSS SafeSport guidelines and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP).
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings, clinics, recommended certifications, continuing education opportunities, etc.
- Communicate daily schedules, training plans, and weather updates through our communication channels.
- Monitor weather conditions and athlete well-being, incorporating warm-up and lodge breaks when appropriate.
- Represent FVSEF with professionalism, positivity, and outstanding sportsmanship.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- Expert-level skiing ability with the confidence to demonstrate technical skiing on all terrain at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
- US Ski & Snowboard membership and/or coaching certification (depending on position) and/or PSIA-AASI certification.
- Successful completion of a background check and SafeSport training prior to employment.
- Excellent communication skills, reliability, professionalism, and a passion for coaching young athletes.
Why Coach at FVSEF?
FVSEF offers coaches:
- Competitive seasonal compensation based on experience and certifications.
- Professional development and mentorship from experienced coaching staff.
- Opportunities for coaching education and certification.
- A collaborative team culture with passionate winter sports professionals.
- Discounts for coaches’ children in FVSEF programs
How to Apply
Ready to join our team?
Please send your resume and a brief summary of your skiing and coaching experience to hilary@fvsef.org with the subject line:
“FVSEF Coaching Application – [Your Name]”
Please indicate which coaching position(s) you are most interested in.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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