Head Freeride Coach

Western Colorado University invites applications for the.5position ofMountain Sports Freeride Coach. The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach(Freeride Coach)reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Mountain Sports (ADCR Mountain Sports).TheFreeride Coach will work with the ADCR Mountain Sports for guidance onbudgets and institutional policies.The Freeride coach is expected todevelop and enhance trainingcompetitionand team cohesion. The Mountain Sports Freeride Coach works in collaboration with the other Freeride Ski and Snowboard coaches.

Responsibilities: TheMountain Sports Freeride CoachfacilitatesFreeride training and practicesincludingdryland training on-snow training and education about equipment maintenance and repair.The Freeride Coach will demonstrate and teach effective ski/snowboard techniques appropriate for Freeride team athletes.TheFreeride Coach willplan andexecute a competition season through the International Freeskier and Snowboarder Association. The Freeride Coach willapply risk management best practices to all areas of theprogram andwill communicate and enforce policies that pertain to the team.The Freeride Coach will aid the ADCR Mountain Sports in program recruitment initiatives as well as assess and enhance athlete engagement. Additionally the Freeride Coach willwork closely with the ADCR - Mountain Sports toplanand track the Freerideteamsbudget. The Freeride Coach will alsobe responsible formanaging travel expenditures using a universitypurchasingcard.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and 5 years of experience coaching and competing in skiing and/or snowboarding preferably in freeride disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications: IFSA Coaching Certification (Level 100 or higher); SafeSport Certification; additional sport-specific coaching certifications relevant to freeride skiing or snowboarding.

Compensation:This is a.5year-roundposition with a salary of $23000. The position is FLSAexempt.The position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums generous paid time off a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits.

Application Procedure: Applyonline at attachments for online application include letter of application addressedto Kieran NayAssistant Director of Campus Recreation Mountain Sports resumetranscriptsand contact information forthreereferences.

Please direct questions to Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Mountain Sports Kieran Nayat.

Review of applications will beginimmediately. The application deadline ismidnight on July9th 2026.

Western is a residential public university withan enrollment of 3000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented collegial energetic and engaged in thecampus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western supports diversity equity and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical mental) social class racial/ethnic linguistic religion sexual orientation age experience gender and cultural. Please see ourdiversity statement andourDEII Committee charge.The University is located in Gunnison Colorado a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver.At an elevation of7700 feetin the southern Rocky Mountains the Gunnison Valleyprovidesexceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Professionals have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visitto learn more about the university.

WesternColorado University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverseequitableand inclusive campus.