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Why Cross Country Skiing Is Good For Your Health

We all have two choices in life when it comes to staying active and healthy. Lethargic winter, curling up in bed, and the sleep-eat-repeat mantra is undoubtedly unhealthy. Cross-country skiing is famous among fitness freaks and students aiming to stay healthy. For those looking to combine fitness with employment opportunities, platforms like Jooble offer options such as h2b winter jobs, perfect for staying active during the cold months. Keep reading for some great benefits of...

Is it Time to Throw Away Your Waxing Iron?

The last several years have seen tumultuous changes in the ski waxing world. After the fluoro ban went into effect, manufacturers have been scrambling to bridge the performance gap between now prohibited fluorinated wax and non-fluoros. But it’s not just wax manufacturers who have been busy trying to figure out how to build a better mousetrap now that the most powerful weapon ever developed in the waxing arsenal has been sidelined. Wax technicians have also...

Snow Mountain Ranch – Granby, CO – Seeks Nordic Center Staff

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Nordic Center Staff member you will be an integral member of the Nordic Center team which conducts the daily operations of Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center. Our award winning center offers over 100kms of groomed ski trails and provides guest a world class Nordic experience in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Duties include opening and closing the Center, fitting and recording ski rentals and sales of equipment, teaching beginner...

2024-25 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Announced

Park City, Utah – U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announced the 27 athletes who have accepted their nominations and have officially been named to the 2024-25 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. Coming oD the most successful season in program history, the 2024-25 roster is filled with veteran talent and promising newcomers. The A Team welcomes back Olympic champion and 2023-24 overall Crystal Globe winner Jessie Diggins, two-time Olympian Rosie Brennan, World Championships bronze medalist...

Nickel Plate Nordic Center Seeks General Manager

Nickel Plate Nordic Center: The Nickel Plate Nordic Center is operated by Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club under a management agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC and is located 40 minutes from Penticton.  Situated at 1800 meters of elevation, Nickel Plate has a ski season with great snow conditions that stretches from early November to the end of March. The center has 45 km of groomed ski trails, 3 kms of dog friendly...

National Team Development Center (NTDC) Assistant Coach and Cross Country Ski Ontario (XCSO) Development Coach 

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and experienced coach and/or former high-performance/varsity athlete to join our dynamic team. If you have a deep understanding of elite-level sports, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to develop and support top athletes, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work alongside leading professionals and contribute to the success of our athletes on the national and international stage. This dual...

Quarry Road Trails Seeks Development Coach

  Development Coach Overview:  The City of Waterville is accepting applications for the position of Development Coach for Quarry Road Trails. This position will work under the direction of the City of Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails Program Director. The Development Coach will help organize and lead the Quarry Road Ski Club’s youth and middle school Nordic ski programs.  This position will provide high-caliber coaching and assistance to Quarry Road Ski Club’s athletes, volunteer coaches, high...

Harvard Seeks Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Nordic Skiing

  Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students.  By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming...

University of Denver Skiing Seeks Assistant Nordic Ski Coach

The Nordic Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, supervision of program personnel, budget management, Student-Athlete mentoring, team travel, equipment, meals, technical logistics (software), marketing, and compliance with NCAA and the RMISA rules/regulations. The Assistant Head Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques, insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication, as...

Galena Lodge Seeks Nordic Ski School Director, Instructors and Restaurant Staff

Galena Lodge is a small day-lodge nestled in the Rocky Mountains 23 miles north of Sun Valley Resort and Ketchum, Idaho. We are located at an altitude of 7,300 feet at the base of the Boulder and Smokey Mountains. Our winter season runs from mid-November until early April (or as snow levels permit) and our Summer Season runs from mid-June until mid-September. Winter Positions Nordic Ski School Director and Instructors: (2-3 people) This job requires...

Clarkson Nordic and Cross Country Seeks Grad Assistant

Clarkson University is the nationally ranked research institution of choice for more than 3,400 enterprising, high-ability undergraduate and graduate students who launch remarkably successful careers.  The Department of Athletics, a Division III member of the Liberty League and USCSA, is seeking a graduate assistant for Cross Country and Nordic Ski; This graduate position includes a $10,000 stipend plus tuition (employment is contingent upon proof of acceptance into graduate school at Clarkson University). Responsibilities include but...

The University of New Hampshire Seeks Assistant Coach

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...

Auburn Ski Club Seeks Biathlon Range Master

  The ASC is a non-profit organization operating a snow sports facility with Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic, Biathlon programs, clinics, competitions,  and social events with a 25km Nordic Center open to the public.  ASC was born from the visionary founders of the Auburn Ski Club in 1928. For years the organization worked as a ski club to support snow sports in Northern California. Today, we operate with much a broader regional reach with multiple snow sport...

Bates College Seeks Assistant Coach

Job no: 492848 Work type: Staff Full Time – Full Year Location: Lewiston, ME Categories: Athletics: Sports Teams Apply Now Title: Assistant Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach   Position Purpose: The Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Nordic Ski Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate program.  This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the...

Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy Seeks Nordic Program Director and Head Coach

The Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy (SBSTA) seeks an energetic and passionate individual to lead its Nordic programs. SBSTA is a community dedicated to providing passionate skiers the opportunity to pursue athletic dreams, academic excellence, and personal growth while celebrating grit, grace, and courage. Position Overview In alignment with SBSTA’s mission, core values, vision, and strategic plan, the Nordic Program Director and Head Coach is responsible for the success of all SBSTA Nordic Programs....

Team Birkie Announces 2024-25 Regional Team

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN)  – Emma Stertz, Dolcie Tanguay, Connor Roberts, and David Ronnevik, will join Team Birkie’s Regional Team. The Regional Team is an opportunity for athletes to continue their development of high level ski racing, as post-graduate high school and post-graduate collegiate skiers. “It’s exciting to have a strong group of experienced post-collegiate skiers join Team Birkie’s Regional Team,” said Development Coach Jake Stiele. “All four of these athletes bring with them unique experiences and...

Crested Butte Nordic Team Seeks Head Coach

Job Description The Head Coach oversees all competitive youth programming, including the Comp and Devo Teams. The Head Coach works closely with the Programs Manager and the Youth Recreation Program Coordinator to achieve program goals and promote program continuity. The Head Coach works toward the program’s achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, and strategies. Areas of Responsibility Comp & Devo Team Coaching: Lead competitive youth skiing in Crested Butte by directing the Comp and Devo...

Harvard University Seeks Head Coach

Job Summary This position serves as the leader of the men’s and women’s Nordic skiing and embraces the vision of principled leadership, academic integration, and competitive excellence. The Head Coach leads by developing a vision, setting team goals, and building a healthy and transformative culture. The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, including student-athlete development, planning and preparation for practices and contests, managing team staff, identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes, budget,...

UNH Seeks Ski Director & Head Coach

  Administer a Division I Alpine and Nordic Ski program consistent with the policies of the University of New Hampshire, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA), and other appropriate organizations or governing bodies. The Director of Men’s and Women’s Alpine and Nordic Ski will lead all aspects of a highly competitive Division I Ski program and will be responsible for facilitating the academic, athletic, and overall growth of every ski...