Boulder Nordic Jr. Team Seeks Head Development Coach, Assistant Coaches

Positions Available: BNJRT Head Development Coach and Assistant Coaches

Boulder Nordic Junior Race Team (BNJRT) seeks candidates for Head Development Coach and Assistant Coaches. The Head Development Coach will be responsible for overseeing development of younger skiers (U14-U8) and assisting (and collaborating with) the Head Coach for older skiers (U20-U16). Assistant Coaches will primarily coach younger skiers with options to assist on race weekends. We seek coaches that are able to teach classic and freestyle techniques to athletes from 8-19 years old with varied skiing and athletic backgrounds and are able to find creative ways to integrate fun into training.

The Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team is a Cross Country Ski Team for kids from 8-19 years old in Colorado’s Front Range. There are currently over 50 kids on the team. We provide a positive experience for kids who want to have fun while learning to ski fast. Skiers learn both skate and classical Nordic skiing techniques. Positive attitude and sportsmanship are stressed. Some team members seek high-level competition while others take a recreational approach to the sport and do not compete in races. The race season is centered around 4 race weekends sanctioned by Rocky Mountain Nordic in Colorado and Utah. Over the last two decades, many skiers from our team have competed at the national level.

Our season starts with Fall dryland training in and around Boulder. Older skiers train Mon-Thurs after school and younger skiers train Tues/Thurs. After a Thanksgiving Camp at West Yellowstone, we start our on-snow season at the Eldora Nordic Center, with occasional skiing in Boulder (when snow permits). Older skiers practice after school Mon – Thurs. Younger skiers practice Tues/Thurs. All skiers practice Saturday morning 9-11am.

Job description: BNJRT Head Development Coach

Coaching Responsibilities

Responsible for growth and success of BNJRT at the U14, U12, U10, U8 level and assist with growth and development of U16+ skiers
Teach classic and freestyle techniques
Manage assistant coaches to oversee daily training for athletes
Provide race-day athlete support and waxing support
Create and disseminate daily, weekly, and yearly training session plans
Communicate regularly with coaches, athletes, and parents utilizing electronic and personal forms of communication
Attend 6-10 BNJRT board meetings per year and maintain frequent contact with BNJRT Board of Directors.
Assist with goal setting before and during the season. Assess progress towards goals
Attend ongoing coaching education/training when available.

Required Skills

Strong Nordic ski coaching knowledge and skills
Ability to teach classic and freestyle techniques to athletes from 8-19 years old with varied skiing and athletic backgrounds
Experience with waxing and preparation of skis for kick and glide
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and delegate responsibilities when necessary
Clean background check required
Ability to find creative ways to integrate fun into your coaching curriculum
Ability to work well with racers, parents and other coaches
Be responsible, reliable and punctual

Attend team training

Winter, on snow, Dec–April:
Monday–Thursday after school, and Saturday mornings

Attend race weekends, West Yellowstone, and possibly additional camps

Spring/Summer, dryland training, May-Aug:
U14 – U8: Twice per week, weekday afternoon/evenings
U20 – U16: Assist with dryland Mon/Wed after school

Preseason, dryland training, Sep-Nov:

U14 – U8: Tues/Thurs after school
U20 – U16: Assist with dryland Mon/Wed after school

Desired Skills

USSA Level 100 Coaching Certification strongly desired
Experience and skill driving 15-passenger van in winter conditions (Clean driving record a bonus)
Experience working with school-aged children
Experience with Nordic racing

Compensation and benefits

Salary commensurate with experience
Continuing education support from the BNJRT
Opportunity to organize and/or attend various camps (Bend, Western REG, U16 National Camp, etc.) and expand position

Job description: BNJRT Assistant Coach

Coaching Responsibilities

Work with other BNJRT coaches to ensure safe, fun, and productive training sessions
Teach classic and freestyle techniques
Optional: Provide race-day athlete support and waxing support
Communicate with coaching staff, athletes, and parents

Required Skills

Strong Nordic ski coaching knowledge and skills
Ability to teach classic and freestyle techniques to athletes from 8-19 years old with varied skiing and athletic backgrounds
Clean background check required
Ability to find creative ways to integrate fun into your practice sessions
Ability to work well with racers, parents and other coaches
Be responsible, reliable and punctual

Attend team training

Winter, on snow, Dec–April:
Monday–Thursday after school, and Saturday mornings
Option to attend race weekends and training camps as needed
Preseason (optional) dryland training, Sep-Nov: Tues/Thurs after school

Desired Skills

USSA Level 100 Coaching Certification desired
Experience and skill driving 15-passenger van in winter conditions a plus (Clean driving record a bonus)
Experience working with school-aged children
Experience with Nordic racing
Race-day ski waxing experience

Compensation and benefits

Pay commensurate with experience
Pay is per practice session

Interested applicants please send a resume (PDF attachment) and cover letter (can be the body of the email) to the BNJRT Board of Directors at: bnjrtski@gmail.com The BNJRT BOD will review applicants and conduct interviews in the coming weeks.

About BNJRT: http://www.bnjrt.net/

About Boulder: http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/

About Eldora Nordic: http://www.eldora.com/nordic.trail.html