Para Nordic Equipment Manager & Technician

PARA NORDIC EQUIPMENT MANAGER & TECHNICIAN

CLASSIFICATION: Year-round; Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Para Nordic Director/Head Coach

LOCATION: USANA Center for Excellence, Park City, UT

TRAVEL: Approximately 30-40%

SALARY: $58,000-$68,000

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site; hybrid work schedule if on-site (minimum three days in office).

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Para Nordic Equipment Manager & Technician. This is a full-time position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

As part of the Para Nordic High Performance strategy, the Para Nordic Equipment Manager & Technician will exercise principal leadership to provide equipment support for the Para Nordic programs and athletes. The Manager will provide support to athletes and staff in Park City and around the country, as well as on-site at international competitions, and will contribute to overall planning and implementation of the Para Nordic Teams priorities including leading the advancement of Nordic sit ski equipment for the benefit of the National Team athletes.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed 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

Athlete Experience at the Elite Level

Provide technical coaching to Para Nordic Team athletes in cross country and biathlon disciplines

Contribute to the athletes equipment plan

Communicate frequently and effectively with all athletes & staff

Develop a productive working relationship with each athlete focused on equipment needs and advancement

Operational Excellence

Design overall strategy to identify, procure, and maintain high performance equipment for Team athletes and the overall National Team program.

Lead the execution of equipment preparation and support for Team athletes at international events, including but not limited to FIS & IBU Para Nordic & Biathlon races, World Cup, World Championship, and Paralympic Games competitions.

Understand and maintain awareness of all FIS & IBU equipment rules

Lead the execution of equipment preparation and support for Para Nordic athletes at domestic training camps.

Lead the advancement of Nordic sit ski equipment for National Team athletes

Oversee contracted technician support personnel as needed for domestic and international competitions.

Collaborate with staff to oversee and manage the Team equipment inventory in Park City and at satellite equipment locations.

Maintain inventory of all team technical equipment including but not limited to ski wax, waxing supplies, sit ski race ski fleet, National Team athlete ski and equipment fleets, and National Team sit skis.

Provide wax service and support on all priority competition trips as necessary to provide fastest skis possible for athletes.

In collaboration with staff and contractors, coordinate and oversee race support for Para Nordic hosted/sanctioned competitions.

Support in coaching duties in Park City, at training camps, and at competitions as needed.

Contribute to the annual development of the high performance plan for the Para Nordic program especially related to equipment advancements.

In collaboration with other staff, serve as a source of knowledge to elite athletes and coaches on the latest research and studies in high performance Nordic wax, procedures, and equipment.

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all U.S. Ski & Snowboard, U.S. Biathlon, and Para Nordic staff, local/regional/national Nordic programs, and others as is beneficial to the program.

Communicate effectively with athletes personal club coaches to provide continuity of care and support with regard to equipment needs.

Ensure timely orders and restocking of equipment, wax, tools, and gear.

Work proactively with all Para Sport staff and departments of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Assist in the equipment and ski preparation education of club coaches

Financial Performance

Support the management and tracking of the Team's equipment budget

Ensure regular and timely expense reporting which conforms to the reporting standards established by the CFO

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. Incumbents must be able to lift up to 25 pounds (50 with assistance), climb, stand, stoop and work outside in all weather conditions. Job requires travel and work on weekends, nights, holidays and on-call basis.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Understands and agrees with US Ski & Snowboard's values; Grit, Excellence, Team, Fun, Integrity

Experience as a Nordic wax technician

Experience managing an inventory of equipment for a sports team preferred

Professional experience with Paralympic programs desired

Biathlon equipment & coaching experience and/or willingness to learn

Experience in Nordic coaching

Experience with industry-standard tools specific to elite Nordic skiing

USSS Level 100 coach and/or U.S. Biathlon Level 1 preferred

Ability to evaluate critical success factors for Nordic athletes equipment needs

Excellent at building relationships, being collaborative, listening, and communication skills

A mindset for thinking outside of the box and pushing the boundaries to achieve excellence

Strong budgeting and expense management skills

Capable computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong team player with a demonstrated loyalty to the program and the organization

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Para Nordic contractors

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

USSS 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. USSS'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.