Summary of Position
The Assistant Nordic Ski coach will assist the Coordinator of Skiing in planning and organizing all phases of the NCAA Division 1 Ski Team program including but not limited to Assist Head Coach with planning and organization of practice sessions, Assist in set up and administration of home meets, Attend all practices as designated by head coach, Assist head coach in organizing community service projects, Assist Head Coach in recruitment of prospective student athletes, Assist Head Coach in fundraising and promoting UNH skiing and athletics on campus and throughout the country.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree. One year of coaching experience. Participation in sport coached.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/61545
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Details
Posting Date 06/18/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Duties
- Responsible for working with Head Coach on developing training and yearly plans for the athletes and team. Assist organizing practices
- Assess Talent and actively recruit talented student-athletes to the Nordic ski team who are suitable for the UNH academic programs.
- Assist, plan and help coordinate all fund-raising initiatives to support the UNH Ski Team. •Assist in the development and maintenance of strong alumni, parent and booster support for the ski team. Promote the team in the state, New England and Nationals.
- Encourage student-athletes to perform to their highest academic potential by assisting head coach with monitoring the retention eligibility of student-athletes as it impacts the UNH Ski Team
- Assist with organizing and engage team members in community service projects.
- Pass the NCAA coaches certification test, participate in athletic department meetings, attend all mandatory NCAA Compliance meetings and assist in maintaining appropriate forms and documentation of files.
- Represent the University on a high professional level, with dignity, and strength of character. Respect the rights and dignity of each student-athlete, display sensitivity to diversity issues and work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment
