Position Summary
The Alpine Program Manager is responsible for the administration and management of a high-quality domestic alpine program which supports the sport, athlete and performance development direction of the USSA Alpine Director. The Manager is responsible for oversight of the domestic competition system, high-quality, timely communication with USSA members and clubs, overall implementation of the alpine SkillsQuest program, implementation of the Venue Excellence program, logistical implementation of tri-regional development projects, Junior World Championships, U16/18 programs and TEAM Academy athletic projects, alpine sport committee operations and communications.
Core duties (in order of importance):
The Alpine Program Manager shall be responsible for the following:
Oversight of the domestic competition system
• National competitions calendars
• Education and certification of FIS and national-level competition officials
• Junior National Championships program
Communications:
• Website
• Primary point of contact for USSA alpine members and USSA alpine clubs
• Competition Guide
• Sport committee communications
Program coordination:
• Budget
• Liaison to the USSA alpine domestic competition and development subcommittees.
• USSA alpine sport committee
• SkillsQuest
• Venue Excellence
• Administration of the Junior World Championships, tri-regional projects, U16/18 projects, and TEAM Academy athletic projects
Staff supervision: Oversee the Western, Rocky Mountain and Central Program Managers, and Eastern Alpine Regional Program Director.
Additional: Other duties or projects as assigned by the Alpine Director.
Required Skills and Attributes
• Passion for the USSA Vision and success of USSA programs
• Experience in running alpine competitions
• Experience in alpine racing as competitor, coach, administrator or official
• Proven leadership, management, and administration skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational and project detail skills
• Mature demeanor with experience working independently and in a team environment
• Computer competency including internet, spreadsheets, word processing and presentations
• Experience in managing large projects or events
• Attention to detail
• Initiative and creativity
• Flexible and able to adapt to diverse situations
• Ability to travel
• This is an overtime exempt position
