The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks Seeks Head Coach

The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic head coach to lead its Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) junior racing and training program.

Position details

Salary: $45,000 to $59,000 DOE
Benefits: Flexible personal time off during training breaks and a $5,000 health stipend
Relocation assistance: Negotiable

About FXC and NSCF

FXC has been a cornerstone of competitive skiing in Fairbanks for 20 years, growing from fewer than a dozen participants to more than 60 skiers, ages 10–18. The program includes seasonal and year-round training at the Competition, Prep, and Junior Development levels.

The FXC coaching team consists of:

One year-round assistant coach
Part-time seasonal coaches for additional support

Beyond FXC, NSCF offers other programs:

Junior Nordic (for younger skiers up to middle school)
Adult lessons
Biathlon
Masters training

Why Fairbanks?

Fairbanks boasts one of the longest natural snow ski seasons in the U.S. — late October through April — at an elevation under 1,000 feet. The Birch Hill Recreation Area serves as FXC’s home venue, featuring an outstanding trail network and world-class facilities.

FXC resources include:

Dedicated training space at Birch Hill
A 12-passenger van and gear trailer
A robust race schedule, including local races, JNQ events across Alaska, and U.S. National Championships
Opportunities to coach on the Alaska Junior National Team

Living and coaching in Fairbanks

The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, with close to 1,000 members and a strong financial foundation, has been a leader in cross-country skiing for more than 50 years. Fairbanks has a strong high school ski culture and a deeply supportive ski community.

Beyond skiing, Fairbanks offers:

Outdoor recreation: World-class Nordic trails, running, mountain biking, road biking, fat biking, and mushing
Arts and culture: A vibrant music and arts scene
Higher education: Home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which has its own cross-country ski team
Travel connectivity: Excellent airline connections to major U.S. airports
Community: A welcoming, tight-knit borough with a population of roughly 100,000

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and résumé to executivedirector@nscfairbanks.org by the end of the day on May 20, 2026. A selection committee from NSCF will conduct interviews in person or electronically with qualified applicants.