Sports & Recreation
Copper Mountain Resort (POWDR)
Copper Mountain Resort is a POWDR-owned ski resort 75 miles west of Denver in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, with three pedestrian-friendly villages and world-class winter terrain. It is also home to Woodward Copper, an action-sports camp, program and training facility. For the Winter 2026/27 season the resort is hiring Action Sports Coaches Level 1 to coach participants in the Woodward Barn, an indoor training facility with trampolines, skatelite, foam pits, a spring floor and skate, BMX and inline features. The primary focus is teaching snowboarders and skiers through safe coaching, trampoline, tumbling, skatelite and terrain-park progressions, working with kids, teens and adults. Job status is Seasonal, with a proposed hiring rate of 17.50 to 19.20 USD per hour or more depending on experience. The seasonal position is eligible for a season pass for employees and dependents with privileges at several other resorts, plus food and beverage, retail, rental and ticket discounts. In the employer's words, Copper offers competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere; specific housing details, costs and season dates are not stated in the posting, so confirm housing availability with the resort when applying. Applicants must be at least 18, have an advanced skiing or snowboarding level and pass a background check after acceptance. Application deadline stated in the posting: September 30. Applications go through POWDR's Workday careers site. Posted on POWDR's Workday careers site on 23 September 2026.
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Demonstrate zone coaching through safe spotting, technique and progression in all areas of the Barn facility. Participate in coach training on progression-based teaching for trampolines, skatelite, foam pits, ramps and features. Oversee participants to ensure safety standards and proper skill progressions. Create a safe and fun environment and act as a role model for participants, guests and co-workers. Perform daily routine maintenance including cleaning, daily and weekly equipment inspections, snow removal and manual tasks, and assist with facility and equipment repair. Handle front-desk operations, Barn bookings, private lessons, birthday parties and product sales in the resort systems, and answer Woodward phone calls professionally. Know injury-reporting protocols. Communicate effectively with coaches, kids, teens, parents and adults, and resolve guest complaints professionally.
At least 18 years old. Advanced skiing or snowboarding level required. Experience teaching snowboarding, skiing or gymnastics, trampoline teaching and spotting experience, and an excellent safety record. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, work extended hours outdoors in hot to cold temperatures, and work any hours and days of the week. Criminal background check after acceptance. Preferred: experience working with kids and teens, in-depth knowledge of freestyle ski and snowboard tricks, trampoline progressions, BMX, scooters and skateboarding, team, club, academy or camp experience, a college degree or equivalent, CPR and First Aid certification. Three work-related references required.
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