We are looking for a Green Racing Project (GRP) biathlon coach who can work well as a collaborative member of a coaching team. This is a full-time, year-round and in-person position supporting Craftsbury’s team of elite-level biathletes and cross country skiers.
We are accepting applications through April 15. The job will start in May.
Job Description:
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Write the yearly shooting plan and implement shooting training for GRP biathletes.
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Assist with implementing the daily ski training plan for all GRP Snow athletes (biathletes and cross country skiers).
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Collaborate closely with other GRP Snow Staff.
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Model the values of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) mission (lifelong sport, sustainability, stewardship, engaging with the local community) and promote them among your athletes.
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Support the GRP Work Coordinator in matching athletes with work projects.
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Check-in individually with biathletes regularly and monitor their training logs.
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Travel to support winter racing opportunities (both ski and biathlon) for athletes racing domestically.
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Communicate with Biathlon National Team coaching staff to coordinate training for Craftsbury athletes who attend US Biathlon (USBA) camps.
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Support off-campus training camps for GRP Snow (normally Bend, Oregon & Soldier Hollow, Utah).
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Collaborate with other GRP Snow coaches to manage team travel logistics, equipment needs and track expenditures.
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Collaborate with Craftsbury Ski Club staff to help put on biathlon race events/camps.
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Coordinate with staff of GRP Row & GRP Run on initiatives that support all GRP teams.
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Collaborate with GRP Snow and COC leadership to manage the yearly team application process/roster decisions. Weigh both athletic performance/potential and COC values (lifelong sport, sustainability, stewardship, engaging with the local community) in the decisions.
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Work towards developing positive relationships with all COC staff and work teams & help to build positive camaraderie and respect across the organization.
Qualifications/Requirements:
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Outstanding communication skills
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2+ years of experience coaching biathlon at junior or senior level
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Experience writing training plans
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USSA Cross Country Level 200 Coaching Certification or willingness to acquire
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Experience planning race support for Eastern Cup level ski races or similar
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Experience working as a member of a collaborative coaching team on national and international race trips for biathlon or cross country
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US Biathlon Coaching License or willingness to acquire by start date
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Safesport Certification or willingness to acquire by start date
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First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to acquire
Benefits Include:
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Employee meals in our beloved dining hall
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Free membership to our trail network, gym and fitness classes
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Paid time off and sick time
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Health/Dental Insurance
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401(k) with matching
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Short and long term disability/life insurance
To Apply:
Applicants should send a brief cover letter and résume with references to our biathlon staff (biathlon@craftsbury.com) by April 15, and are encouraged to reach out with questions.
