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Auburn Ski Club (ASC) is a historic non-profit organization dedicated to providing snow sports opportunities to the greater Northern California region since 1928. Today, ASC operates a snow sports Training Center on Donner Summit that provides athletic programs, USSS/FIS competition and training venues, and youth snow sports teams ranging from entry-level to elite for Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic, and Biathlon. The Training Center’s cross-country venue also operates as a 25-kilometer Nordic Center open to the public....
Position Title: Development Coach, National Ski Team (NST), Olympic Location: Canada About Nordiq Canada Nordiq Canada is the national governing body for both cross-country and Para Nordic skiing. We lead, support, and inspire world-class performances and lifelong participation in these sports nationwide. The Opportunity Reporting to the High-Performance Director and working within a collaborative high-performance environment, the primary responsibility of the Development Coach will be to lead and oversee the Development Team program. Development Team...
by long-time Lumi guest from Anchorage, Alaska: Gunnar Knapp On March 8, 2026 I skied the Engadin Ski Marathon in the Engadin valley of Switzerland. I was very pleased to complete my tenth Worldloppet, thus earning my Worldloppet Master Diploma and gold medal. To ski the race, I joined the trip organized by Lumi Experiences to Seefeld (Austria) and the Engadin Marathon. I had taken numerous other fun trips with Lumi, including trips for all...
Seasonal Nordic Head Coach Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre (SLNC) is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Head Coach who wants to lead, inspire, and shape one of Canada’s strongest cross-country ski communities. As one of Canada’s largest Nordic clubs, with 50+ km of daily groomed trails, a thriving athlete base, and a full suite of high-performance facilities, it’s a place where a coach can truly make an impact. Located just minutes from the City of...
Nordiq Canada is hiring an Assistant Coach for its National Ski Team (NST) Olympic program, with the successful candidate stepping into a high-performance role supporting Canada’s top cross-country skiers on the World Cup, at World Championships, and at the Olympic Games. Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will help plan, coordinate, and deliver coaching support for NST A and B athletes, with occasional responsibility for leading training camps and managing competitive periods...
Green Mountain Valley School, located in Waitsfield, VT, is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and mission-aligned Nordic Coach to join its cross-country ski program and help develop the next generation of champions and leaders. As the Nordic Coach, you will work closely with the Nordic Program Director to design and execute training and competition programs for a talented group of student-athletes, ranging from U14 to post-graduate age groups. This is a full-time position that plays an...
The Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club (TSSC) is looking for an experienced cross-country coach to lead its Junior Nordic Race Team. This is a chance to lead a program on the rise. TSSC Nordic has grown quickly over the past several seasons, and its junior racers now compete throughout the Rocky Mountain Division, including Junior National Qualifiers. Based in Telluride, Colorado, the club wants a coach who can develop that group across technique, fitness, and...
Job no: 498761 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Athletics Division: Athletics The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that complements the school’s academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 36 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities. Position Summary The Nordic Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in...
Position: Assistant Head Nordic Ski Coach Employer: Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club Location: Rossland, British Columbia, Canada Reports To: Head Coach & Director of Skier Development Program FTE: Negotiable Start Date: Flexible Compensation: $40,000–$50,000 inclusive of benefits, commensurate with qualifications, and adjusted for agreed-upon FTE Term: One-year contract from start date, potentially leading to a permanent position Application Deadline: Open until filled About the Position Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club (BJSC) is looking...
We’re happy to welcome Patrick O’Brien back to the ranks of the Craftsbury Ski Club, this time as the Assistant GRP Ski Coach. Pat, a native of Putney, VT, raced collegiately for Dartmouth before his stint as a professional ski racer with the Green Racing Project from 2010-2014. While on the GRP, Pat competed in multiple World Cups and also became known to the Craftsbury community as a hardworking jack-of-all-trades with a deep love of...
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic head coach to lead its Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) junior racing and training program. Position details Salary: $45,000 to $59,000 DOE Benefits: Flexible personal time off during training breaks and a $5,000 health stipend Relocation assistance: Negotiable About FXC and NSCF FXC has been a cornerstone of competitive skiing in Fairbanks for 20 years, growing from fewer than a dozen participants to...
Canmore Nordic Ski Club is located in the beautiful Canadian Rockies and operates out of the Canmore Nordic Center, the site of the Nordic and biathlon events for the 1988 Winter Olympics. The center has received regular updates to its trails and facilities and hosts World Cup races for both cross-country skiing and biathlon. The Canmore Nordic Ski Club strives to be one of the premier cross-country ski clubs in Canada and is now accepting...
Position: Assistant Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach Employer: University of Alaska Fairbanks Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Type: Full-time, 11-month, term-funded, exempt Priority Application Review: May 20, 2026 (open until filled) About the Position The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach plays a key role in supporting one of the nation’s premier collegiate ski programs. Working alongside the Head Coach, this position helps foster a high-performance environment grounded in growth, development, and teamwork. As part...
Registration is open for the Stratton Mountain School BKL Summer Camp, which runs August 3-6, 2026, on the SMS campus in Stratton Mountain, Vermont. The camp is open to athletes ages 10 to 14, with a maximum grade of eighth. The four-day program is built around progressive skill work in a low-pressure setting. Hiking, swimming, roller skiing, ski bounding, and games are all on the schedule, along with the camp’s annual lip-sync contest. Campers will...
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The Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) is now accepting applications for an Assistant Coach with the Craftsbury Ski Club (CSC), supporting both youth and Masters cross country skiing and biathlon programs in northern Vermont. The CSC is seeking an individual with a diverse coaching skill set to assist in developing our Bill Koch League (BKL)/Junior/Master cross-country skiing and biathlon programs. The CSC operates under the umbrella of the Outdoor Center and serves roughly 300 people aged...
The Williams College Nordic Ski Team is searching for an energetic and organized Assistant Coach to join our successful NCAA program! We’re looking for someone with a strong competitive background who excels at building relationships and is eager to contribute to all aspects of our program, from on-snow technique to recruiting. We are now accepting applications for the role of Assistant Coach of Nordic Skiing. This is a 40 hour per week, 10-month position with...
Saint Michael’s College, a Division III liberal arts institution located in Colchester, Vermont, is seeking a Head Nordic Ski Coach to lead its program. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of a year-round program, from training and competition to recruiting and budget management, while building meaningful relationships with student-athletes and the broader campus community. Position Details Institution: Saint Michael’s College (Colchester, VT) Status: Full-Time Salary: $48,000–$54,000 Benefits: Health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and...
Dear XC Community, The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is hiring a Cross-Country Development Coach. You can find more information and an opportunity to apply for this position here: Cross-Country Development Coach The deadline for submitting CVs and cover letters is Thursday, April 30. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Sincerely, Chris Grover Cross Country Program Director U.S. Ski & Snowboard chris.grover@usskiandsnowboard.org +1 435 640 8545