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Inaugural Caribbean Roller Ski Festival Draws on Local Experience and Advice

The first full week of May 2024 sees the launch of the inaugural roller ski festival on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. The event is likely the first ski festival anywhere in the Caribbean. The courses were tested earlier this year by a team comprising Jackson, NH, XC head groomer Silas Eastman, Colby College Head Coach Tracey Cote, Quarry Road, Waterville, ME, program Director Patrick Cote, and Jackson ski patroller Deeanna Eastman. In addition...

Craftsbury Seeks Part-time Youth Ski Coaches for Winter ’24

Do you like cross-country skiing? Do you like working with kids? Do you have a free hour or two on winter weekday afternoons or Sundays? The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is seeking several very part-time coaches to assist with our youth ski programs for the winter of 2023-2024. These programs serve approximately 200 skiers ages 6-18, from absolute beginners to those who are internationally competitive. Our assistant coaches help our head coaches conduct fun and safe...

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Seeks Ski Education Director

Location: Leavenworth, WA About the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club: Since 1928 the LWSC or some early form of it has been facilitating winter recreation in the Leavenworth area. We are a nonprofit entity and maintain three facilities during the winter season that offer a multitude of winter sporting activities, including both Nordic and Alpine skiing. About the town: Leavenworth is a “Bavarian Village” in the heart of Washington state. Outdoor recreation defines Leavenworth – in addition...

Skiers Giving Back: Julia Kern on Physical and Mental Health

BENNINGTON, VERMONT – FasterSkier is excited to team up with The Memory Clinic to present an evening with Olympic Athletes Julia Kern, Jessie Diggins, and Ben Ogden to discuss the Integration of Physical and Mental Health. On Monday, September 25, in Bennington, Vermont these SMS T2 team members will be on hand to discuss the importance of goal-setting and maintaining motivation for athletes and non-athletes, alike. The evening’s keynote speaker will be World Championship bronze...

Team Summit Colorado Seeks Nordic Director

Location: Summit County, Colorado Organization: Team Summit Colorado About Team Summit Colorado: Team Summit Colorado is based in stunning Summit County, Colorado. We are a youth development organization empowering our athletes to realize and celebrate their personal podiums. We provide exceptional coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive community to foster the growth of our athletes. Position Overview: Team Summit Colorado is seeking a dynamic and visionary Nordic Director to lead our Nordic Program. The Nordic...

Jessie Diggins to Race American Birkebeiner in 2024

In 2008 and 2009, a teenage skier from Minnesota won the 23 kilometer Korteloppet race at the Telemark Resort in Cable, WI: that’s how Jessie Diggins got her start. Way back then, she probably imagined that her future would one day include contending for the win in the full-length Birkebeiner race. That was many years, and many kilometers, and many races, and many headlines ago. Now, Jessie Diggins will finally get her chance to line...

Schutzenski Festival 2023

Join us October 12 through 15 for the Schutzenski Festival at Soldier Hollow! Compete in and enjoy this premier rollerski and biathlon racing experience on world-class trails, a brand new rollerski loop surface and a renovated biathlon range. Race with the best alongside US Ski and Snowboard and US Biathlon athletes with prize money for the top three finishers in the elite biathlon and cross-country races. Plus, enjoy delicious food, a refreshing beer garden, ski...

Soldier Hollow Seeks Assistant Venue Operations Manager.

  Soldier Hollow, in Midway Utah, is seeking an Assistant Venue Operations Manager.  Soldier Hollow is in the beginning of major infrastructure remodeling and updating in preparation for the 2030/34 Winter Olympic Bid.  Soldier Hollow is one of the top racing venues in North America for IBU, FIS, and UCI professional racing.  Each season Soldier Hollow hosts multiple regional, national, and international race events.  This job is a year-round full time benefited position.  The two...

YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, Seeks Groomer/Grounds Technician

Nordic Groomer/ Grounds Technician Apply Now This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, which operates a mission-based family and group conference, retreat center, and residential camp, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. The Nordic Groomer/Grounds Technician is primarily responsible for assisting the Grounds Supervisors to ensure all grounds and trails are maintained and available year-round to guests and staff. This role includes grooming winter trails, grounds and trails...

Open Coaching Positions With EMXC Skiing

Eastern Mass Cross-Country (EMXC) is seeking two positions for its Juniors (high school) program. EMXC is seeking a new Head Coach and Program Director and has recently added a second position, Assistant Coach and Program Coordinator, to provide leadership and support to our growing cross country ski community. EMXC supports approximately 350 skiers ages 7 – 18 across our Youth and Juniors programs in the Greater Boston area. The two coaches for the Juniors program...

Saint Michael’s College Seeks Assistant Nordic Ski Coach

  Do you love long van rides, testing wax and enjoy being outside in the winter? This is the job for you! The Department of Athletics at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont is looking for an Assistant Nordic Ski Coach for the 2023/2024 season. We compete on the highly competitive EISA Carnival circuit. Looking for help starting mid-September through the end of February. It is a part-time stipend position with flexible hours and includes...

Anderson Bluffs & River Trails Foundation Seeks Operations Manager

Location: Ironwood, MI Status: Full-Time/Year Round Start Date: Negotiable (Oct 2023-Oct 2024) The Operations Manager will be responsible for operating Anderson Bluffs & River Trails Foundation (currently known as ABR Ski Trails) as the premier Midwest Nordic ski destination.  This is a full-time, at-will employee, reporting to the Board of Directors Designee. ABR is a full-service Nordic center located on over 1100 scenic acres of rolling terrain along the Montreal River in Ironwood MI offering...

Mammoth Junior Nordic Programs Seeking Head Coach

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association are seeking a qualified individual to run their junior program. Programs include CNISSF middle and high school teams, as well as a club junior competition team. The current teams are looking for an enthusiastic head coach, who will further develop our well established programs. Mammoth Lakes, CA offers a long ski season and many high quality dry land training venues. 10 month position, hours ranging...

Grand Mesa Nordic Council Seeks Operations Manager/Lead Groomer

  The Grand Mesa Nordic Council is a community-supported, nonprofit organization that operates the cross-country ski areas on the Grand Mesa in Western Colorado. We groom and maintain more than 50km of trails at three trailheads. The high elevation of our trail network provides for one of the longest ski seasons in the U.S. Find out more about our trails here: https://gmnc.org/trails/skitrails/ We are seeking an operations manager/lead groomer for the 2023-2024 season.  This position...

NYSEF Seeks Head Ski Jumping / Nordic Combined Coach

NYSEF seeks a well-rounded, experienced coach who understands nordic sport from both an athlete and program management perspective to add to our talented coaching team and fill the position of Head Ski Jumping / Nordic Combined Coach. This coach needs to understand the physical, technical and mental demands required for success in ski jumping and nordic combined. It is critical that this coach understands the development needs for high performing athletes from the development ages...

Strathcona Nordic Ski Club Seeks Head Coach

The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club is looking to recruit a Head Coach who shares our Club vision and values to support the development well-rounded athletes with a strong sense of self, a love of sport, and athletic excellence at their individual level. Our Club is based out of Mount Washington Alpine Resort on the East Coast of Vancouver Island where we have 50 km of groomed nordic trails with incredible views, a long ski season,...

Pineland Farms / FKOC Seeks Venue Manager/Nordic Skiing Coach

Job Description    Pineland Farms / FKOC have an immediate opening for a Venue Manager / Nordic Skiing Coach. This position will require 40 hrs/week and will require flexible hours including some nights and weekends. Essential Functions Working together with the Pineland Outdoor Recreation Director, FKOC Board of Directors and local volunteers, the Venue Manager will establish a consistent presence at FKOC welcoming and assisting users and in the community promoting the activities available. Duties to...

“What Makes a Champion” . . . US Ski Team Video Campaign

  U.S. Ski & Snowboard is launching a new campaign called, “What Makes a Champion” which will highlight an athlete from each of our teams, and focus on what makes them a champion. Jessie Diggins kicks it off. What Makes a Champion:  Jessie Diggins Leann Bentley—Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Press Officer—informs FasterSkier that a new “What Makes a Champion” video will be introduced each month leading into the 2023-2024 World Cup season. We’re...

The College of St. Scholastica Seeks Skiing Head Coach 

  The College of St. Scholastica is seeking a head coach for its Women’s and Men’s NCAA Nordic Skiing program.  The Saints ski program begins its 18th season in 2023-24, as 2 of the 22 varsity NCAA Division III athletics programs the college offers.  The St. Scholastica Saints are a member institution of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (MIAC) in all sports except Skiing.  The ski team is a member of Central Collegiate Ski Association...

Bridger Ski Foundation Seeks Nordic Post Grad and Comp Team Coach

Overview Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) in Bozeman, Montana, is seeking a Post Grad (PG) and Comp Team Coach, beginning August 15th, 2023.The PG team for 2023-2024 consists of athletes taking a post-high school gap year or enrolled in MSU classes while training to take their skiing to the next level.    The PG coach is the primary coach for this group, coordinating daily practices, writing the training plan, planning for races and camps, race and...