Director Athletic Development

This position has been filled - Job#: 453365181

  U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association
  Colorado Springs
  Health/Fitness/Rec.
  Posted/Updated: 02/07/18

Job Summary

Position Summary 
The Director, Athletic Development is responsible for leading U.S. Ski & Snowboardsathletic development team in delivering world leading athletic development servicesto all U.S. Ski & Snowboard sports, with a particular emphasis on Alpine skiing.Working collaboratively  with multiple internal and external stakeholders the Director,Athletic Development  will shape the philosophy and principles of athleticdevelopment for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, drive purposeful and innovative athleticdevelopment programming throughout the organization (both national team andthrough clubs/academiesand ensure U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes are optimallyphysically prepared to win medals on the international stage and help U.S. Ski &Snowboard achieve its Vision of “Best in the World (most number of skiing andsnowboarding medals at the Olympics Games).  

Primary Duties 
Reporting to the High Performance Director and working closely with all U.S. Ski &Snowboard Sport Directors and Head Coaches the Director, Athletic Developmentwill:

  • Work collaboratively with the High Performance Director, Athletic Development staff, Sports Medicine staff and Sport Coaches  to shape the athletic developmentphilosophy and principles of U.S. Ski & Snowboard  
  • Mentor, support and manage all U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athletic Development staff
  • Manage the High Performance Coordinator to successfully execute the goals of theHigh Performance Center   Partnership   program and develop a world-leading athletic development system at targeted clubs/academies
  • Coordinate and manage the athletic development services to all US Ski &Snowboarsports, including the design and delivery of athletic developmentprograms to allocateathletes/sports.
  • Work closely with Sports Medicine staff to ensure a collaborative and integratedapproach to injury prevention and return to snow/competition.
  • Manage the athletic development areas of U.S. Ski & Snowboards Center ofExcellence, including scheduling, budgeting, equipment ordering/maintenance andoperationaprocedures.  
  • Lead on the on-going evaluative and iterative process of athletic developmenttesting, including the translation of data into meaningful and relevant informationto athletescoaches and U.S. Ski & Snowboard leadership.
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Applicatioprocess:
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