Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Seeking Head Nordic Coach/ Program Director

The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club in Leavenworth, Wash., is seeking a Head Coach/Program Director to work with its Nordic Program, serving kindergarten through high school age skiers and competitive racers. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Club with very successful programs and develop a comprehensive Nordic Program for all ages.

This is a seasonal salaried position (December through March) that requires availability for weekly practice and perform other aspects of running the team including travel to scheduled races and camps. The position is seasonal part-time (June -November) as off-season training programs are developed.

Qualifications:

Energetic and highly self-motivated
Collegiate or national level racing and/or coaching experience
Planning, budgeting and organizing skills
Team leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Duties include:

Guide and develop the overall LWSC Nordic Program structure and vision
Athlete education and coaching, with an emphasis on fitness, technique and skill development
Supervise and conduct safe, fun and developmentally appropriate practices and activities for each age group.

Plan, develop, and implement training plans and practice sessions for high school age skiers
Identify strengths and weaknesses of athletes
Nurture and develop athletes’ potential skills and abilities
Analyze and evaluate athlete’s performances and modify training programs
Maintain scheduling with different age group practices
Work with and manage assistant coaches and parent volunteers conducting practices, waxing, events, races, and carpooling.
Communicate with athletes and families by email, website, and social media about schedules and upcoming events (LWSC staff will assist in these duties when applicable).
Attend races with the team. Coordinate waxing (both classic and skate) and wax testing while at races.
Assist in fundraisers and functions over the course of the year.