The posting
Job Description:
Primary Responsibility
Under the general supervision of the Ski Team Head Coach, will assist the Head Coach of the Ski Team with all operational duties associated with the ski team. Assist Head Ski Coach with team practices, depending on assistant's individual expertise.
Please note, the position is scheduled to work from approximately October 1st to March 1st.
*This is a part-time, seasonal position. As per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) guidelines, the role is not eligible for benefits typically provided to full-time employees. Employment duration and hours worked may vary based on seasonal business needs. The individual hired for this position will not hold any other role at CMC during the year and will only be employed in this seasonal role to meet ACA seasonal employment requirements.
Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)
Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include an Associate Degree and one-year related work experience or consider a two year college certificate, and two years related work experience, or a High School Degree/GED and three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with regional and national alpine competition, knowledge of NCAA/USSA/FIS rules and compliance, along with strong team building and communication skills preferred.
Knowledge of: outdoor athletic team sports management; snow skiing principles, modern ski racing tactics and techniques, practices and methods; ski and mountain equipment, safety and rescue systems procedures; team-building and facilitation; marketing and sales methods; budget administration P-Card reconciliation and logistics management. Ideal candidates will have experience with regional and national alpine competition, knowledge of NCAA/USSA/FIS rules and compliance, along with strong team building and communication skills.
Ability to: manage and coordinate multi-faceted activities; collaborate with diverse populations; excellent verbal and interpersonal skills; organize, prioritize, and work independently; qualify and maintain a Colorado driver’s license. The ski coach will be required to drive high occupancy vehicles for team transportation and events.
Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
The hiring pay rate is $ 30.11 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Position anticipated to close on August 24, 2026 or until filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
Essential Duties
- Assists Head Coach in all snow training sessions.
- Assists in conducting daily conditioning sessions.
- Provides tuning guidance and assistance to athletes.
- Provides video and timing assistance.
- Monitors inventory and maintenance of team equipment.
- Adheres to training and racing safety policies.
- Assists in execution of travel logistics.
- Participates in adherence to team budget and accounting procedures.
- Assists in evaluating training programs.
- Assists in recruiting strategies.
- Ensures safety and well-being of student athletes.
- Serves as an effective role model for college-age students.
- Creates and maintains internal and external relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
The position reports to a designated supervisor. Position usually works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.
Supervisory Responsibility
Position has no supervisory responsibility.
Special Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.
This position requires travel and evening/weekend hours in unusual circumstances, sometimes under difficult weather and environmental conditions; possession of or ability to possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license. The incumbent will be required to drive high occupancy vehicles (HOV) for team transportation and events.
An altered work schedule including evenings and weekends and travel within CMC service area may be required at times, based on position responsibilities.
Working Conditions
This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.
CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [email protected]
NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.
