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The Mansfield Nordic Club is seeking an experienced coach for a year ‘round training program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take charge of a previously all volunteer program and build a strong training/racing club. A charismatic personality and entrepreneurial spirit are a must, as this position offers full autonomy to innovate, create and build. MNC has BKSL, Junior and Masters programs that have thrived individually for many years with volunteer organizers. All...

ABOUT NENSA: New England Nordic Ski Association encourages year-round educational, recreational, and competitive cross-country skiing programs. NENSA works to sustain a vital and active skiing community in New England, and to provide the support structure necessary to bring athletes to their highest potential at regional, national, and international events. Learn more at NENSA.net. SUMMARY & QUALIFICATIONS: The Youth & Introductory Programs Director directs youth skiing with the Bill Koch Youth Ski League committee and builds...

The Teton Cross Country Ski Club, based in Teton Valley Idaho and Wyoming, is looking for an energetic and upbeat coach for our 25 member race team, beginning in the Fall of 2008. We're looking for someone that is inspired, and has the skills, to develop a balanced program for our skiers to compete successfully in the Intermountain Division. Applicants also need to understand the importance of making training and skiing fun for kids. A...

The Mt. Mansfield Winter Academy (MMWA) located in Stowe, VT is seeking an experienced coach for its first year Nordic program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit to be part of a start-up academy Nordic program. The MMWA, founded in 1992, will apply the same philosophy, principles, governance and infrastructure to its Nordic program that have contributed to the success of its alpine and snowboard programs where participants have graduated...

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in North Lake Tahoe is looking for a qualified individual for a 2-part seasonal position starting in Fall of 2008. 1st position: Masters Clinician: Involves organizing technique and training clinics for local citizen's racers and recreational skiers throughout the season. Examples include Great Ski Race training groups, skating/classic improvement series, waxing clinics, etc. Includes private lessons. Room to develop new ideas and programs. Salary based on favorable percentage of program...

Harvard University is accepting applications for the Head Coach of Nordic Skiing. Responsible for overall coaching and administrative responsibilities for the Men's and Women's Nordic Skiing program. Plan and manage the overall training strategy including establishing competition, training, and practice schedules. Position is a 7 month seasonal position. For a complete description and application instructions, please visit Harvard’s employment website and search for requisition number 33575: www.employment.harvard.edu

The APU Nordic Ski Center has an opening for a Nordic Ski Coach. The APU Nordic Ski Center began a decade ago as a regional Olympic training center for cross-country skiers. The program develops some of the best elite skiers in the country including many Olympians, National medalists, and International medalist. In 2008, APU athletes won the overall Super Tour Team ranking, Junior National races, US Senior National races, and a World Cup race. The...

The Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) is looking for a multi-talented Community Development Coach to join its staff in Aroostook County Maine. The candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing introductory and development ski programs to participants at all ages, but focused primarily on youth and junior community and race programs. In addition, this coach will share direct responsibility for community outreach and ski club building in remote communities around Aroostook County. These grassroots...

Burke Mountain Academy in East Burke, Vermont is seeking an assistant Nordic Coach for the coming season. Burke is a small college preparatory academy for students with a commitment to Alpine or Nordic skiing. Academics and athletics are scheduled to work together, enabling adequate training and competition time as well as the pursuit of academic excellence and preparation for a successful college experience. The assistant coach’s duties include attendance at training camps, help in all...

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including but not limited to: training, waxing, recruiting, travel schedule, budget management, equipment, fund raising and ensuring program compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; Proven knowledge of ski racing and training at the national level; Energetic, highly motivated and outgoing personality who is passionate about recruiting, and developing student-athletes within the...

Masters Degree at Montana State University (MSU): Dan Heil, Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology at MSU-Bozeman, is looking for graduate applicants specifically interested in studying determinants of Nordic skiing performance. Dan will have 2-3 assistantships (20 hrs/wk with salary + tuition waivers) available starting in the Fall semester of 2008. There are usually 8-12 applicants each year competing for these assistantships, but at least one of these will be reserved for an applicant with a...

Status: Full Time Salary: Commensurate with experience Job Location: Auburn, NH An opportunity currently exists for an energetic, personable marketing person to help coordinate Fischer’s Nordic marketing and sales promotion in the US. The successful person will have an understanding of the Nordic market, excellent communication skills, and be proficient in the use of Creative Suite 3 programs. In addition the person should be comfortable with basic web site design and the MAC operating system....

This winter the J1 Scando Cup Championships will take place in Otepaa, Estonia on February 1-3. Coaches who wish to attend should have experience coaching and managing young athletes, an in-depth knowledge of waxing, a great attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to make this a great trip for the athletes. The trip will be lead by Sun Valley coach Abi Holt. Officially, there are two specific positions to fill (Assistant Trip...

We are looking for three coaches to join the US Ski Team Continental Cup Team staff for the World Junior and U23 championships in Poland this winter. Coaches who wish to attend should have an in-depth knowledge of waxing, be very hard working and able to organize and manage, have experience with junior and or U23 athletes and be able to maintain a positive attitude throughout seven consecutive days of racing. Coaches must also be...

Freeport, Maine high school and middle school are looking for coaches for both programs. This is a great opportunity to coach a wonderful group of kids with lots of potential. Freeport has traditionally had some great results in nordic skiing. Our parents and community are incredibly supportive, and are willing to go the extra mile, or two. These kids know how to have fun! For more information please contact: Craig Sickles A.D. (207) 865-4706 ext....

Tahoe XC in Lake Tahoe is offering a 2-part position: Middle School Head Coach and Masters skiing Clinician. This 2-part position involves daily training in the afternoon with the Middle School, as well as master's clinics, privates in a well-paid, profit-sharing arrangement. This 2-part position accommodates weekend racing. For more information contact Kevin Murnane (530) 583-5475 or

This teaching position is at Galena Lodge, the Hub of the North Valley Trail Network in central Idaho. The position involves teaching both group and private lessons as well as some retail/rental shop time. Most clients are beginner to intermediate skiers, this is not a coaching job. The right person is outgoing and self motivated with great skiing and communication skills. At least a year of teaching/coaching experience is required. Room and Board are available...

The University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation invites applications for the Assistant Nordic Skiing Coach position. The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including but not limited to: training, waxing, recruiting, travel schedule, budget management, equipment, fundraising and ensuring program compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; Proven knowledge of ski racing and training at the national...