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Tag: ASC

  • ASC Training Center Creates A Place to Shine

    ASC Training Center Creates A Place to Shine

    ASC 2022—Lighted ski trails will become a permanent addition to this already-famous nordic center.

    The ASC Training Center on Donner Summit has a long history of promoting winter sport. Founded in 1928, the Auburn Ski Club played a vital role in developing California’s ski culture with initiatives such as lobbying the state legislature to plow Highway 40 during the winter to enable increased tourism. ASC also hosted a 1939 ski jumping exhibition at Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay with snow shipped 160 miles by rail car. More recently, they’ve been a perennial stop on the XC Junior National Championship circuit. ASC’s latest project is a campaign to bring lighting to a competition-grade set of ski trails, thereby extending daily operations until 7:30pm during the winter months. The project is called “A Place To Shine.”

    In 2021-22, ASC erected temporary lighting on one kilometer of trails, hosting a night race to raise awareness for the project. ASC was very excited to see over 100 people register in support of the initiative. Construction of a permanent five-kilometer loop commenced in late-August, and light poles will start going up in the stadium area this fall. ASC believes A Place to Shine will fundamentally change the nordic culture within the region, bringing more skiers to snow for training and racing, and raising the level of competitive skiing for generations of nordic skiers. A Place to Shine also serves ASC’s mission to provide snow sport enthusiasts with affordable year-round mountain sport experiences through programs, events, and facilities. ASC strives to be the West’s premier high-altitude training center and to inspire a life-long love of snow sports.

    ASC’s Nordic Director Gus Johnson had this to say about the project:

    “We’re most excited about expanding the availability of skiing to those who live further afield. We have some major untapped population centers in Reno and Sacramento (and even as far away as San Francisco) we’d like to make inroads with. We’re right next to a major interstate (I-80), and want to make it easy to get to snow!”

    Johnson addressed another project consideration—access to snow for working families and school-age children: “It’s hard to get out on snow if you’re working a nine-to-five, and State Bill 328—which mandates later school start times in some communities—is affecting after-school programming among our community.”

    For more information or to donate toward the completion of the project visit: www.asctrainingcenter.org/lights

     

     

  • Auburn Ski Club Hiring Biathlon/Nordic Development Coach

    Auburn Ski Club Hiring Biathlon/Nordic Development Coach

    Auburn Ski Club

    (Job posting)

    The ASC Training Center is a non-profit organization located on Donner Summit, adjacent to Boreal Mountain Resort.  ASCTC provides a variety of programs for 1000 members. Activities include Junior Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic and Biathlon programs; recreational XC skiing and clinics on club trails; competitions and social events.

     

    Position: Biathlon/Nordic Development Coach

    Employer: Auburn Ski Club Associates

    Reports to:  Biathlon and Nordic Head Coaches

    Employee period: June 1 –Nov. 15 (avg. 25 hours a week). Nov. 15– April 15 (avg. 40hrs/week).

    Compensation: DOE

    Benefits: Continuing education, USSA Level 100 Coaching Certification and CPR/First Aid Training Available

     

    Functions and Responsibilities:

    The Biathlon/Nordic Development Coach is a key member of the coaching staff.  The ASCTC team operates the Training Center for the enjoyment of participants and guests and to meet the athletic goals and objectives shared by ASC, Inc. and Auburn Ski Club Associates. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    1. Essential Functions:

    • Attend racing events on the direction of head coaches (local races, JNQs, national championship events, training camps, etc.)
    • Work across multiple program areas with weekly training sessions in the various programs at Auburn Ski Club Training Center.
    • Ability to work with individuals and athletes of all ages including kids, teen, young adults, parents, and other instructors and coaches at various levels of development
    • Conduct safe and appropriate training sessions for ASC Training Center Biathlon and Nordic programs.
    • Operate vehicles for the safe transportation of athletes.

    2. Work closely with ASCTC membership and program administrator to recruit and enroll participants. Work with the Nordic and Biathlon Head Coaches for scheduling between the disciplines and to achieve program goals.

    3. Provide content for newsletters and media/advertising ventures.

    4. Work with ASC staff, board members, and parents to help fundraise for ASC.

    5. Assist as needed, day-to-day TC operation, snow removal, opening and closing, staff meetings, risk management training, etc.

     

    Qualifications and requirements:

    – Passion and extensive knowledge of XC racing and training for the development of ASCTC Athletes

    – Submission of a motor vehicle record acceptable to ASCA insurance.

    – Completion of a background screening.

    – Previous Biathlon experience preferred, but not a requisite. Willingness to learn biathlon programming and management crucial.

    – USSA Level 100 Coaching Certification and CPR/First Aid (training available at ASC)

    – Friendly, outgoing personality with proven communication, writing and organizational skills.

    – Ability to work as part of a team and be productive when unsupervised

    – Computer competency – word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet
    Call if you have questions, 530-426-3313.  Resume can be submitted to email gjobe@gotsky.com

  • Auburn Ski Club Seeks Program Director

    Auburn Ski Club Seeks Program Director

    Sam Zabell (Auburn Ski Club)
    Sam Zabell (Auburn Ski Club)

    Auburn Ski Club (ASC) Training Center on Donner Summit, Calif., is currently seeking a program director.

    The ASC Training Center is a multi-discipline organization that offers Alpine, Nordic, Snowboard and Biathlon programs and competitions.

    ASC also operates a 20KM XC trail system open to club members and the public.

    Resumes can be submitted to bclark@inc.auburnskiclub.org.

    For more information, interested applicants can also call 530-426-3313 x 101. www.auburnskiclub.org