Meadows Freeride Team Head Coach

Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest's most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter - for our guests, for each other, and for the community. Apply today and join a team that fully embodies the mountain lifestyle.

Position Overview

Help shape the next generation of freeride athletes at Mt. Hood Meadows. As the Freeride Team Head Coach, you'll lead the development of our athletes and coaches while helping build a program that challenges young skiers and riders to grow their skills, confidence, and passion for the mountain.

This hands-on leadership role combines coaching, program development, and team supervision. You'll select and support coaches, coordinate daily assignments, develop age-appropriate training, track athlete progress, and maintain strong communication with athletes and their families. You'll also work closely with the Meadows Learning Center, Terrain Parks, and other departments to create a safe, progressive, and engaging freeride experience.

If you're an experienced snowsports professional with a passion for freeride, athlete development, and coaching others, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing program. Bring your technical knowledge, leadership skills, and enthusiasm for competition to a team dedicated to developing confident, capable, and passionate mountain athletes.

This is a part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

• 18 years of age or older
• Familiarity with ski and snowboard school and/or club sports team operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting while supervising large groups
• Strong communications and guest services skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guests
• Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills
• Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
• Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)
• Minimum ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, comfortably linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows
• Ability to work weekends and school holidays from approximately December 1 through early April
• Submit to a background check to work with minors

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Current PSIA-AASI Level II Certification or higher
• PSIA-AASI Freestyle Specialist 1 (FS1) accreditation, FS2 preferred
• PSIA-AASI Childrens Specialist 1 (CS1) accreditation, CS2 preferred
• Current USSA and/or USASA Coaches and/or Athlete Membership
• Competitive background in freeride competition preferred
• Previous leadership experience preferred

Compensation:

• Starting Wage: $22.70 - $25.73 per hour

Perks:

• Year-Round Housing Rentals. Subject to Availability
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Dont Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel

MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers.

If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to us at jobs@skihood.com - were happy to help.