The Attitash Race Team offers a formalized program for selected young adults wishing to continue to be involved in alpine racing, but with a focus on learning the coaching side of the sport.
What is a CIT?
A Coach-in-Training (or “CIT”) is a position for enthusiastic, responsible young adults who want to gain experience working with an alpine racing team. A CIT will support the lead coaches, engage our racers, and learn a few tricks along the way. A CIT will be involved in all racer age groups, U8’s to U14’s, and assist several coaches during the season.
What are your CIT responsibilities?
First and foremost, a CIT is required to assist in maintaining a safe environment at all times. Beyond that, a CIT’s primary role is to support the lead coaches in all aspects of the training day. Duties include, but are not limited to: leading drills, setting up and breaking down training courses, and general safety supervision. CIT’s may also assist in video analysis of athletes during training or race days.
What WE expect from a CIT
As a CIT with AAEF you are required to meet certain expectations. You are no longer a racer with the Attitash Race Team, but a leader. You are expected to be a positive peer role model; exhibit strong leadership and communication skills; demonstrate maturity and a willingness to contribute; share passion for ski racing; cooperate well with others; accept direction from adults and receive constructive criticism.
CIT’s are expected to be at the CB, ready to ski, promptly by 8:30 a.m. on all scheduled weekend training days, unless otherwise coordinated with Head Coach in advance. CIT’s are expected to participate for the entire training day. CIT’s will coordinate with the Head Coach to schedule days of participation during school vacation weeks. CIT’s are responsible for notifying the Head Coach prior to any unscheduled absences (i.e. due to illness or other unforeseen problem).
At the end of the season, CIT’s will receive an evaluation encompassing their progress and efforts as a participant in the coaching staff, including general skills, skiing skills, teaching skills, and managerial skills.
CIT’s are expected to be at the CB, ready to ski, promptly by 8:30 a.m. on all scheduled weekend training days, unless otherwise coordinated with Head Coach in advance. CIT’s are expected to participate for the entire training day. CIT’s will coordinate with the Head Coach to schedule days of participation during school vacation weeks. CIT’s are responsible for notifying the Head Coach prior to any unscheduled absences (i.e. due to illness or other unforeseen problem).
At the end of the season, CIT’s will receive an evaluation encompassing their progress and efforts as a participant in the coaching staff, including general skills, skiing skills, teaching skills, and managerial skills.
CIT Logistics
Applicants to the CIT program must be at least 14 years-old as of December 31, 2018 and be a former athlete of the Attitash Race Team. CIT’s are participants of the Attitash Race Team and are therefore not employees of AAEF. CIT’s must have a valid USSA athlete’s license for the current season.
CIT’s are responsible for obtaining their own season pass to Attitash Mountain Resort. CIT’s will not participate in AAEF activities at other ski areas unless otherwise arranged by Head Coach with CIT and CIT’s parents/guardians.
CIT’s are responsible for obtaining their own season pass to Attitash Mountain Resort. CIT’s will not participate in AAEF activities at other ski areas unless otherwise arranged by Head Coach with CIT and CIT’s parents/guardians.