High Performance Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

High Performance Specialist

CLASSIFICATION:Year-round Full-time

FLSA:Exempt

REPORTS TO:Director of Sport Science

LOCATION:Park City UT

TRAVEL: <10%

TOTAL COMPENSATION:$80000 - $82500 - 3% annual bonus potential

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 3% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a High Performance Specialist. This is a full-time beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application please email

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The High Performance Specialist will play a critical role in collaborating with U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Departments external partners to share key insights and support the application of departmental systems. With a passion for educating and empowering others this position will focus on teaching supporting and mentoring High Performance Partners in all aspects of high-performance processes to champion and strengthen the broader development system.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading encouraging and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity equity and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued equity is striven for and inclusion is embraced.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

High Performance PartnerCoordinator

1. Operational Excellence
   1. Learn develop and help document U.S. Ski & Snowboards COE standard operating procedures in all areas ofathletic development and sports medicine support (including but not limited to: facility design and equipment needs staffing structure/requirements and education/certification athlete intake testing and monitoring injury prevention and return to performance protocols).
   2. Work withHigh Performance Partners leadership team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Director of Sport Science to translate U.S. Ski & Snowboard COE standard operating procedures into effective work practices.
   3. Deliver and implement athletic development programming as needed to support High Performance Partners affiliates.
   4. Assist support and mentorHigh Performance Partners staff in all aspects of U.S. Ski & Snowboards COE operations.
   5. Travel toHigh Performance Partners locations as needed to deliver educational sessions.
   6. Comply withHigh Performance Partners policies for dress conduct and identification in their respective facilities.
   7. Organize and promote biannual High Performance Symposium and other similar events.
2. Financial Performance
   1. Act as a Partnership Liaison to ensure both parties are actively engaging in and maximizing their return on investment of the partnership.

High Performance Centers

1. Operational Excellence
   1. Lead the High Performance Center (HPC) program by collaborating with and educating a select group of top-tier clubs across the country.
   2. Identify club needs and coordinate educational opportunities by engaging internal and external subject matter experts.
   3. Provide each club with constructive feedback on areas for growth and development offering actionable recommendations to support continuous improvement.
   4. Plan and deliver national and regional retreats to strengthen connection alignment and shared purpose across the HPC network.
   5. Support the nationwide implementation and delivery of SkillsQuest-Fitness testing.
   6. Liaison with the Sport Education Department in conjunction with the Director of Sport Science to ensure clear and cohesive messaging.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum Undergraduate degree (ideally Masters degree) in Sport Science Kinesiology Strength & Conditioning or related subject.
2. Current certification from the CSCCa NSCA and/or USAW or equivalent and First Aid and CPR certified.
3. Minimum 5 years experienceleading athletic development programming for national-level athletes.
4. Thorough knowledge of U.S. Ski & Snowboards development system is preferred.
5. A strong understanding of the entire movement continuum athletic development philosophy physical literacy and long-term athlete development.
6. Proven experience working in an interdisciplinary High Performance Department among multiple disciplines.
7. Excellent knowledge of international best practices in athlete development and reconditioning.
8. Experience developing and delivering educational content.
9. Ability to travel locally within Utah and nationally/internationally as required.
10. Legally able to work in the USA (USA citizen or existing Green Card/Work Visa without further sponsorship).
11. Must meet contractor requirements for working at High Performance Partner facilities.

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. USSSs management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.