Western Region Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Western Region Director

CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time

FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO Alpine Development Director

LOCATION Remote

TRAVEL Some travel required, as necessary

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Western Region Director. This is a full-time position eligible for our benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email hr@usskiandsnowboard.org.

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Western Region Director is responsible for leading alpine programs in the Western Region, including the scheduling and facilitation of FIS and U.S. Ski & Snowboard competition, advancement of Western athletes in the Alpine pipeline, as well as promoting club development and coach education. 

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committeed 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

1. ATHLETE EXPERIENCE
   • Design and implement the regional calendar, working with the Western Alpine Competition Committee (ACC) and the regional community at large, to advance Western Region athletes within the Alpine pipeline
   • Plan and direct regional projects as outlined in the annual plan, to develop Western Region athletes for next level athletic exposures
   • Support national development initiatives, including training and competition projects
   • Work with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Sport Education department to implement coaches education and club certification programs in the Region.
2. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
   • Manage the Western Region staff in alignment with the national and regional development goals
   • Provide leadership to the Western Region ACC, facilitating the implementation of U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs throughout the Region
   • Develop and communicate regularly to members and clubs via email lists, newsletters, social media, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard website, the Alpine Competition Guide and the regional handbook
   • Respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely fashion
   • Provide a high-level presence for U.S. Ski & Snowboard at regional and national events
3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
   • Oversee all Western Region accounts
     • Prepare the annual regional budget
     • Ensure all projects are reconciled in a timely manner
     • Manage all regional activity within the planned budgets

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.

• Lifting heavy equipment
• Operating a computer and phone

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• College degree required
• Proven leadership, management, and administration skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with diverse stakeholders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• U.S. Ski & Snowboard L300 Coach Education certification preferred
• Experience running Alpine competitions and projects
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine program and pipeline
• Computer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheet applications

U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard 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. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's 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.