Endurance United Youth Nordic Head Coach

Job Title: EU Youth Nordic Head Coach (primary focus is EU Skiwerx)

Job Status: Part-Time, 20 hours per week (approximate hours, will vary based on season), salary range $18,000-$20,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Evenings and weekends are required.

Description: The EU Youth Head Coach is responsible for the curriculum, organization, and lead coaching role for the EU Skiwerx program. This program is subject to change based on the season (e.g., spring, summer, fall, and winter). The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with a strong passion for Nordic skiing and a keen interest in coaching youth to excel and meet their personal goals in the sport. The candidate has the opportunity to further coaching education as desired.

Write an age-appropriate EU Skiwerx curriculum annually including detailed weekly practice plans: summer, fall & winter
Create practice schedule for summer, fall & winter
Collaborate with Program Director to establish goals and achievement plan for EU Skiwerx program
Manage day-to-day operations of EU Skiwerx program
Communicate day-to-day information with athletes and their parents regarding all elements of the program including a weekly email to parents and coaches
Communicate with MyXC Executive Director to maintain strong partnership
Hold appropriate information meetings for athletes, parents, and coaches
Attend SELECT MyXC Wednesday night sprints: 3 before the Birkie
Coordinate athlete attendance & provide race support at SELECT youth races annually (Pre-Loppet, local Youth Cups, City of Lakes Loppet & Junior Birkie)
Help recruit program coaches and foster their development
Maintain rollerski inventory
Maintain race suit inventory (in collaboration with Junior Head Coach)
Cultivate and nurture a sense of teamwork and belonging
Create, share, and update EU Skiwerx handbook annually
Plan & execute end-of-season Skiwerx parties (summer beach party & winter party)
Actively promote Endurance United, both the organization as a whole as well as the individual programs
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications:

Prior experience coaching youth desired
Adhere to all Endurance United policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in classic and skate Nordic ski techniques and rollerskiing
Strong written and oral communication skills
US Ski and Snowboard Coach Membership and Level 100 Certification required (within 3 months of being hired)
Background screening

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the EU Program Director, Liz Schmit, liz.peterson@enduranceunited.org.

Application materials are due by May 30th.