Junior Coach Partner (6th-11th grade)

SSWSC Junior Coach programs are designed to mentor and inspire middle to high-school-aged youth to explore sports from a coaching perspective. The Junior Coach program fosters the development of leadership skills, organizational skills, independence, communication, professionalism, public speaking, commitment, and follow-through. Participants will gain knowledge on the progressions of foundational skiing skills and technical knowledge of alpine skiing while also exploring the theory of coaching. The program welcomes youth to be a member of the SSWSC in a non-competitive environment while sharing their passion for snowsport with other like-minded individuals.

The Junior Coach Partner program is for young coaches interested in volunteering 1-2 days per week and is committed to attending 85% of attendance for their scheduled coaching days during the season. Additional optional training will be available during the season to train with other junior coaches.

Requirements

The program is an 8-12-week program that includes one or two days a week of on-snow junior coaching preferably including one weekend day.

• Monthly weeknight training would consist of improving their ski skills, breaking down fundamental skills, and learning teaching progressions.
• Weekend training would consist of placement with a senior coach and helping lead a group of athletes ages 5-10.

Junior Partners in 9th-12th grade are required to complete Safesport with parental approval. Cost of $20 will be reimbursed by SSWSC with completion certificate.
Register in the SSWSC enrollment portal.

Benefits

• Accepted individuals will receive a complimentary Howelsen Hill ski pass. 
• Returning junior coaches are eligible to receive a complimentary Steamboat only pass for coaches that are coaching at Steamboat Resort a commitment of 50 hours of service.
• Junior coaches can earn up to $100 toward the purchase of an IKON pass at the end of the season for coaches that are coaching at Steamboat Resort and complete 50 hours of service.
• Junior Coaches will earn work deposit (if involved in winter programs) 15 pts/hr.
• Junior Coaches will receive 50% off on a Big Blue bus pass.
• End of season gift based on hours of commitment. 
• Self-reflection
• Letter of Recommendation upon request.

How to Register

• Register at on the SSWSC enrollment portal for Junior Coach program
• Complete the athlete’s information in the system (including cell phone, email)
• Once registered, complete the following Junior coach questionnaire. LINK HERE FOR THE QUESTIONNAIRE

Questions about this program?
Email Ali Givnish, Winter Youth Programs Director for cross country, jump or alpine.
Email Alex Deibold, Snowboard Program Director for snowboard.