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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...

Methow Valley Seeks Biathlon Director and MVNT Coach

  Programs: Methow Valley Nordic (MVNT) Youth Team, Methow Valley Biathlon (MVB), MVNSEF programs and events Commitment: Full-time seasonal or part-time hourly; can expand depending on experience and interest FLSA Status: Non-exempt Compensation: $30-55k annually, including salary and overtime Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave Reports to: MVNSEF Executive Director Primary Location(s): Methow Valley, WA, variable Summary of Position: The Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation (MVNSEF) is a dynamic organization looking for our next...

The Mammoth Mountain Ski and Snowboard Team Seeks Head Coach

  Head Coach Position Are you looking for a unique opportunity to lead a program, build upon current success and use your vision to infect the youth of our community? The Mammoth Mountain Ski and Snowboard Team in partnership with the Eastern Sierra Nordic Association are seeking an energetic and passionate individual to lead its Nordic programs. The programs include middle, high school and junior competition teams. Athletes train at Tamarack Cross Country center in...

ABR Trails Foundation Seeks Executive Director

Calling All Visionary Leaders!  Shape the Future of a Nordic Ski Paradise! Do you have a passion for the outdoors and a drive to lead? ABR Trails, the Midwest’s premier Nordic ski destination, is searching for a dynamic Executive Director to join our newly formed foundation! ✨ This is your chance to: Oversee all operations: From managing staff to maintaining trails, you’ll ensure ABR continues to provide an exceptional skier experience. Champion our vision: Lead...

NSAA Seeks Events Manager and Office Administrator

  OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR   Job Description/Title: Office Administrator FLSA Status: Regular Part-time, non-exempt position Reports to: Executive Director Salary/benefits: DOE Location: NSAA Office, Anchorage, AK Position Summary:  The Office Administrator is a highly visible and important position within the organization, ensuring our administrative office’s smooth and efficient operation. In addition to serving as the first point of contact with the public, the Office Administrator oversees office supplies and equipment, merchandise, membership and donor databases, and incoming and...

Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team Seeks Head Competition Coach & Program Manager, and Head Development Coach

Overview The Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team (BNJRT) is a team based in Boulder, CO which has been training 8-19 year old athletes for more than 38 years as part of the USSS Rocky Mountain Division. With an average of 35 athletes per season, BNJRT is focused on providing an environment that fosters a lifelong love for the sport of Nordic skiing. Many athletes have the opportunity to compete at the national level while others...

Sugar Bowl Academy Invites Motivated U14-U20 Athletes for Gap/PG Program

Sugar Bowl Academy invites motivated U14-U20 athletes to consider joining us for amazing training and racing in sunny California. Our program offers some of the best training in North America: more than 140km of trails at Royal Gorge XC, groomed through our campus, 300+ days of sun, 480 inches of snow annually, on campus strength and conditioning coach and facilities, thousands of miles of amazing single track for biking and running, biathlon, SkiMo, mountain biking...

NYSEF Summer Collegiate Training Program  

Dates: June 1 – Aug 30 Cost: $1,250 Biathlon: $500 add on Housing: Availability and pricing determined upon request Coaching Staff:  Paul Smith (NYSEF Cross Country Head Coach) Maddie Phaneuf (NYSEF Biathlon Head Coach) Introduction: For the summer 2024 the New York Ski Education Foundation is once again offering full time U23 ski training programming. This team is for Collegiate level athletes racing full time for the school they attend. Starting at the end of...

Fort Kent Outdoor Center is Accepting Applications for its PG Program

  The Fort Kent Outdoor Center in Fort Kent, Maine, is currently accepting applications for our 2024-2025 post graduate program. The program is designed for high school graduated nordic skiers and biathletes who are hoping to take their training to the next level with year-round coached training sessions. With a 3km paved rollerski loop, full 30-point shooting range, and 25km of nordic trails in the snowiest corner of the northeast, Fort Kent provides an ideal...

Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks Seeks Executive Director

Founded in 1967, the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) has created and maintains a world-class trail system at the Birch Hill Recreation Area upon which it is currently devoted to providing the programs and facilities to grow and support cross-country skiers of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to world-class athletes. The NSCF desires to hire an Executive Director (ED). This position requires fulfilling four major functions: income generation, program leadership, staff supervision...

Skiing is Worth Saving

By Charlie Cobb Months ago, I drove seven hours to Boston’s Logan Airport, boarded a plane to Minneapolis, drove 3.5 hours to Wisconsin to ski 1 hour and 19 minutes: my first American Birkebeiner. I have done a lot of ski races in my life, but the Birkie was truly unique. Like many in the American nordic ski community, I was still riding the high of seeing (through my laptop screen) both a male and...

Smith Awarded US Nordic Olympic Women Gold Rush Award

By Leann Bentley – Stifel U.S. Ski Team May, 2 2024 In recognition of her outstanding performance and versatility, Sammy Smith of the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team has been awarded the US Nordic Olympic Women (US NOW) Gold Rush Award. The Gold Rush Award is an annual award that celebrates exceptional achievements and versatility among cross country athletes and is awarded to a World Cup woman athlete who demonstrates outstanding qualities of grit and...

Snow Mountain Ranch Seeks Nordic Director

Job Title: Nordic Director Snow Mountain Ranch (Granby, Colorado) Position Summary: Located on over 82.5KM of world-class Nordic terrain, Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center is a premiere destination for Nordic skiers! This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. The Nordic Director is responsible for managing and directing all operational aspects of...

Snow Australia Seeks Full-time Coach

  Snow Australia is seeking a full-time cross country skiing coach for the National Training Centre at Falls Creek during the 2024 Australian winter. The coach will be responsible for coordinating and leading on-snow training throughout the season, including for elite and sub-elite athletes, with key aims of developing technical and athletic abilities and fostering a vibrant daily training environment. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, relevant coaching experience, sound ski training knowledge...

Momentum NW Seeks Head Coach or Program Director

Work Dates:     Year-round Status:              Full-Time, Exempt, or Part-Time, Hourly, depending on experience, qualifications, and interests Reports To:       Momentum Northwest Board President Summary Momentum NW is ready to welcome a new leader to help develop the Puget Sound’s premier youth cross country ski program. Envisioned as either a head coach or a program director, depending on the qualifications and interest of the right applicant, this role is a keystone in our community and...

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...

Bridger Ski Foundation Seeks Nordic Comp Team Head Coach

  Position Title: Nordic Comp Team Head Coach (high school age athletes) Organization: Bridger Ski Foundation Location: Bozeman, Montana Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) is a nonprofit community ski organization rooted in Bozeman, Montana. Committed to fostering a love for skiing and promoting athletic excellence, BSF offers educational and competitive programs across Nordic, Alpine, and Freestyle/Freeskiing disciplines for all age groups. Bridger Ski Foundation has a large, robust and invested Nordic ski community. BSF maintains and...

Team Birkie Announces New Teams for 2024-2025

Sonnesyn, Ketterson, Bolger, headline 8-member, rebranded teams. Team Birkie’s U.S. Ski Team athletes Kevin Bolger and Zak Ketterson, welcome six new members to their top-tier, re-branded teams for the 2024-2025. Former Minnesota State High School skiing phenom and four-time American Birkebeiner winner, Alayna Sonnesyn, returns home to the community where she emerged as a young endurance athlete, and headlines the newly rebranded World Team (formerly Pro Team). 2023 University of Alaska graduates Mariel Pulles and...

University of Utah Seeks Head Coach

Job Summary The University of Utah seeks a Head Coach for its Nordic Skiing program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and development of the program, including developing and managing a budget, training and competition schedule, travel, and equipment needs.  The Nordic Head Coach will work closely with Director of Skiing Fredrik Landstedt in all aspects of running the Nordic program. An excellent benefits package is included. Responsibilities Work within the university...

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail Seeks Competition & Development Team Coach

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) is one of the premier junior ski clubs in the country. SSCV’s Cross Country Program is in the Rocky Mountain Division and competes at regional and national level annually. The surrounding valley and communities provide a fantastic environment for training, outdoor recreation, and excellent alpine skiing nearby. Additionally, SSCV operates the cross country ski trails at Maloit Park on behalf of the Eagle County School District, which provides a...