Meadows Freeride Team Head Coach

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 full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

18 years of age or olderFamiliarity with ski and snowboard school and/or club sports team operationsAbility to work in a fast-paced setting while supervising large groupsStrong communications and guest services skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to work outdoors in all conditions while maintaining a positive attitudeMust have sufficient sight, speech and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions and instruction to guestsBasic web-based Internet browser navigation skillsAbility to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely mannerMust 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 MeadowsAbility to work weekends and school holidays from approximately December 1 through early AprilSubmit 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 Children's 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 AvailabilitySki/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependentsDon't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family memberFree Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental GearBuddy 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 retailersEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & SandySummer Seasonal Job Connections with Local BusinessesAccess to Team Wellness ProgramsTeam Appreciation Events/DinnersClick here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel