High Performance Data Coordinator at U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association – Park City, Utah

JOB DESCRIPTION

High Performance Data Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time

FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO Director of Performance Analytics

LOCATION Park City, UT or Remote

TRAVEL Up to 10%

SALARY $55k - $60k

BENEFITS 401k with up to 4% company match; medical and dental benefits; pet insurance; generous flexible time off; access to athlete gym; staff lunch on Thursdays; hybrid work schedule

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a High Performance Data Coordinator. This is a full-time, beneficial 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

The High Performance Data Coordinator (HPDC) will support the utilization of data to support U.S. Ski & Snowboard athlete performance. The HPDC will be primarily responsible for managing the intake, maintenance, and communication of data in the Athlete Management System to all stakeholders within the organization. They will also work on assigned performance impacting projects as assigned by the Director of Performance Analytics. These projects will utilize experimental setup, data collection, and analysis using an array of software tools. The HPDC will be a problem solver with exceptional ability to translate data into actionable and meaningful output for team implementation.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support 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

1. Athlete Management System (AMS)
   1. Lead administration by managing permissions, group structures, and user access
   2. Work across teams to build intake forms and dashboards to visualize data
   3. Audit and improve processes around the AMS to improve experience and efficiency
   4. Responsible for policy and procedure around athlete data security and privacy

1. Performance Data Projects
   1. Work with coaches and athletes to identify and evaluate different data related performance improvement opportunities
   2. Use statistical methodologies to collect and assess data across numerous topics
   3. Communicate insights to various stakeholders in a simple and meaningful manner

OTHER DUTIES

Assist Director of Performance Analytics with projects on demand basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes.

1. Ability to visually monitor athletes.
2. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree – Preferably in computer science, mathematics, or related quantitative field

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

1. Strong quantitative/STEM background with experience in R, Python, and/or SQL
2. Willingness to travel and manage new ski environments with different groups
3. Very organized with excellent work ethic
4. Experience in snow sports preferred, but not mandatory
5. Strong interpersonal skills

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter, including a description of a problem the applicant worked on that was solved (successfully or not) by using data. Explain the process and learnings.

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard 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. U.S. Ski & Snowboard'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.