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Telemark Nordic Club (West Kelowna, BC) Seeks Head Coach

  The Telemark Nordic Club is seeking an exceptional leader to join a tight-knit and highly motivated team of athletes and coaches as the Nordic Head Coach. Situated in B.C.’s Central Okanagan Valley (pop. 170,000), Telemark is a growing club with almost 70 skiers in the Competitive Program and a further 165 in the Youth Development Program (Jackrabbits). The 2023 season was our most successful season ever. Our team won the BC Championship title for...

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Seeks XC Coach

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is seeking to fill the position of XC Coach. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the General Manager, who also acts as the XC Race Program Liaison on the Programs Committee (PC). The XC Coach will also co-lead the XC Race Team Sub-Committee meetings as deemed necessary with Parents and Coaches and will be expected to take a leadership role in monthly meetings of the PC in addition to weekly Management...

The University of Denver Seeks Assistant Coach

The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school’s academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 34 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities. Position Summary The Nordic Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the program, including,...

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Seeks Nordic Program Director

  The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), located in Bend, Oregon is currently looking to hire a positive and dynamic individual to be our next Nordic Program Director. This person will lead, motivate, educate and provide direction to athletes, staff and parents of our Nordic programs. MBSEF has strong developmental and competitive snowsports programs in Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing and Freeride skiing and snowboarding. The Nordic Program Director is an important part of our...

Soldier Hollow Seeks Head Comp Coach

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Accountability Overall The primary role of the Soldier Hollow Cross-Country Head Coach is to lead the Team Soldier Hollow Cross Country Comp team and further develop Soldier Hollows Nordic programs, which includes integration with Team SoHo Devo and Youth Programs. The Nordic Head Coach is responsible for ensuring that the vision of Team SoHo is implemented across all levels of Team SOHO Cross-Country programs. The Nordic Head coach reports to the...

Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation Seeks Executive Director

  Job Openings: Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation The Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation is seeking an inspired, dynamic leader to be our next Executive Director. The Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation (MVNSEF) Executive Director is a year-round, 0.8-1.0 position charged with furthering our organization’s mission to support a vibrant Nordic ski community in the Methow Valley by striving to engage, challenge, develop and inspire all individuals in the community through exceptional...

Toby Creek Nordic Seeks Head Coach

Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club (TCNSC) is seeking a head coach to lead and oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Learning to Compete phases of athlete development. Our head coach will share our passion for Nordic skiing and inspire, support, and provide leadership to all of our athletes, with a primary focus on coaching and developing our older teenage athletes. They will inspire and engage all athletes in a safe, fun, inclusive, and respectful environment. They will work collaboratively...

COROS Unveils the Second Generation of its VERTIX 2 Carabiner 

COROS Wearables Inc., makers of GPS sports wearables and training software for adventure and pro athletes, today announced the launch of its second generation VERTIX 2 Carabiner, made explicitly for climbers and mountaineers wishing to wear their VERTIX 2 off-wrist for more technical pursuits.  Made from high-grade aluminium and weighing just 40g, the VERTIX 2 Carabiner includes several safety features such as a Locking Gate, Trigger Lock, and Release Trigger, allowing for the secure keeping...

Bridger Ski Foundation Seeks Comp Team/U16 Coach

  Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ski community organization that is Gold Certified through U.S. Ski and Snowboard and seeking passionate coaches for the 2023-24 season. Located in the ideal outdoor adventure town of Bozeman, Montana, BSF offers educational and competitive programs in Alpine, Nordic, Freestyle, and Freeskiing. BSF works with over 800 nordic ski athletes of all ages each year, focusing on inspiring a lifelong love of skiing, athletic excellence, and...

Momentum Northwest Seeks Head Coach

HEAD COACH JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Head Coach to help develop the Puget Sound’s premier youth cross country ski program. The Head Coach role is the keystone in our coaching community to help grow, inspire, teach, and support our young athletes as they achieve...

NENSA Seeks Youth & Introductory Program Director

  The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) seeks a dynamic and outgoing person to be our next full time Youth & Introductory Program Director (Y&IPD). This role is responsible for NENSA’s youth programming including the New England Bill Koch League (BKL) and Festival, the Nordic Rocks school program, and Bill Koch League coach/leader education. This role is also responsible for Women’s XC Ski Day and additional Learn-to-Ski events and opportunities. The Y&IPD co-shares responsibility...

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail Seeks Youth Programming Head Coach

  Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) is one of the premier junior ski clubs in the country. SSCV’s Nordic 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 Maloit Park on behalf of the Eagle County School District, which provides a high-quality training and racing venue for...

Harvard University Seeks New 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,...

AVSC Nordic Program Seeks a Full-time Comp Team Coach

  AVSC Position Description April 2023 Position Title: Nordic Competitive (Comp) Coach Reports To: Nordic Director Job Objective: AVSC Nordic Program seeks a full-time Competitive (Comp) Team Coach to join our dynamic team. The Comp Team Coach will report to the Nordic Program Director and work closely with the AVSC Nordic community.  Our mission is to provide all youth in the greater Roaring Fork Valley the opportunity to excel as athletes and as people through...

Join Team Birkie in 2023-24

Team Birkie is made up of individuals who are committed to reaching their potential as cross-country skiers. The goal of the program is to support each athlete’s pursuit of domestic and international excellence by providing necessary infrastructure for success in the sport. This infrastructure includes a full-time coaching staff and individualized year-round training program, experienced race service, equipment sponsors and suppliers, physical therapy, access to training facilities, sports performance testing and a rollerski treadmill, a...

Olympian Swirbul Announces Retirement from World Cup Cross Country Skiing

PARK CITY, UT (March 27, 2023) – Hailey Swirbul of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is ready to say goodbye to World Cup ski racing. The 2022 Olympian has formally announced her retirement from the World Cup circuit hours after crossing the finish line at the 2022-23 World Cup Finals in Lahti, Finland. 24-year-old Swirbul, an El Jebel, Colorado native, has been on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for years, represented her country at two World...

Team Birkie Seeks Head Coach

TEAM BIRKIE – HEAD COACH POSITION SUMMARY The Head Coach is the coaching leader of Team Birkie, and is responsible for identifying, selecting and developing athletes capable of achieving the highest level of national and international success, as well as organizing and administering all aspects of the team, including coaching, camp & event scheduling, supervision of program personnel and budget management.  This individual is expected to contribute to the achievement of long-term success by developing...

Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club Seeks Head Coach

The Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club in Smithers, British Columbia is seeking a paid head coach to lead our Athlete Development Program and Masters Program. The head coach will foster a motivated and capable team of volunteer coaches in delivering year-round training opportunities for U14 to U18 athletes and will support program and coach development for younger skiers during the fall and winter. In addition, the head coach will lead the Masters program during...

Her Turn: Women to Race First-Ever 50k Race at the Holmenkollen

History is about to be made in Oslo, Norway over the weekend. For the first time ever, the women will race the 50k Holmenkollen – the same distance as the men – on the World Cup circuit. Based off the historic equal-distance vote by the Federation of International Skiing (FIS) in 2022, a notion was put forward to have both men and women race the same distance on the World Cup circuit. Following a vote during the FIS Cross Country...

Sovereign 2 Silver Star Ski Marathon – Club and Loppet Series Standings Update

  Club Championships – Finishing is Winning! It’s getting really exciting at the front of the pack. The top 4 clubs are separated by only one or two finishers. We have some new clubs to the top 10 and definitely some movement, so still lots of chance to win! Who shows up and finishes during the S2S will determine which club takes home the fantastic trophy and the $2000 cash! Get your clubmates to come...