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Junior Coach Intern (6th-11th grade)

Junior Coach Intern (6th-11th grade)

SSWSC Junior Coach programs are designed to mentor and inspire middle to high-school-aged youth to explore sports from a coaching perspective. The Junior Coach program fosters the development of leadership skills, organizational skills, independence, communication, professionalism, public speaking, commitment, and follow-through. Participants will gain knowledge on the progressions of foundational skiing skills and technical knowledge of alpine skiing while also exploring the theory of coaching. The program welcomes youth to be a member of the SSWSC in a non-competitive environment while sharing their passion for snowsport with other like-minded individuals.

The Junior Coach Intern program is for those individuals interested in exploring the path of coaching. The hope of an intern is to become a senior coach the following year. Interns will earn high school intern or work-based learning credit for the spring semester and a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) certification. The program is a 15-week program that would consist of one night a week of on-snow technical training or classroom theory and one morning on the weekend of practical coaching experience. 

Requirements

The program is a 15-week program that would consist of one night a week of on-snow technical training or classroom theory and one morning on the weekend of practical coaching experience.

  • Weeknight training would consist of improving their ski skills, breaking down fundamental skills, learning teaching progressions, coaching theory.
  • Weekend training would consist of placement with a senior coach and helping lead a group of U6 or U8 skiers.
  • Must be able to commit to 80% of the season of training with minimal absences.
  • Coach Interns would work toward PSIA certification through the season. SSWSC will cover the cost of PSIA and US Ski and Snowboard membership and PSIA certification.

          PSIA Membership: $125 (age 16 and older)
          PSIA Cert 1: $330 (age 16 and older)
          PSIA Child Specialist Cert 1: $220 (pre-req Cert 1)
          PSIA Jr Coach Certificate: $25 (age 15 and younger)

  • Coach Interns will obtain a US Ski and Snowboard Junior Coach license ($75) and complete the necessary requirements including SafeSport, Coaching Fundamentals, Avalanche Awareness, and background check (if over 18.)

Benefits
  • Accepted candidates would receive a SSWSC coach pass or $100 towards the expense of an IKON pass and a complimentary Howelsen Hill ski pass.
  • Waived SSWSC program work deposit at 15pts/hr. (if involved in winter programs.)
  • Steamboat Springs High School Intern credit – this program qualifies for a SSHS internship credit.
  • Guaranteed paid coaching position the following season.
  • PSIA certification.
  • End-of-season gift based on hours of commitment. 
  • Self-reflection
  • Letter of Recommendation upon request
How to Register

Questions about this program?
Email Ali Givnish, Winter Youth Programs Director for cross country, jump or alpine.
Email Alex Deibold, Snowboard Program Director for snowboard.