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The University of Maine at Presque Isle announces a 3-year fixed-length Cross-Country Ski Lecturer/Coaching position beginning September 1, 2005, which may be renewed depending on the success of the program. The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree. A Master’s Degree must be completed for a continuing contract after three years and the candidate should be able to demonstrate successful ski coaching experience. The position will consist of one-half coaching and one-half teaching within the...

 The Bowdoin College Nordic Ski Program has a coaching internship available for 4 (four) months from November 1st to the end of February.  This is a very active position in a very competitive four month time frame. When it comes to racing and in-season training, this will be a great learning environment for any coach. Coaching responsibilities will be wide-ranging and related to the coach’s initiative. The team’s athletes will be focused on the NCAA...

Gustavus Adolphus College is looking for an assistant Nordic coach for the 2004-05 season. This part-time position begins October 1st and ends at the NCAA championships. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in St. Peter, MN. Duties include waxing, testing, and driving team vans at Central Region NCAA qualifying events as well as some training during the week. Interested applicants should contact Jed Friedrich at

POSITION: Interim- Assistant Ski Coach in charge of Nordic at Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison, CO. Salary is $21,000. Contract period is July, 2004 through April, 2005. QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. or equivalent required/M.A. preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of degree for temporary appointment. Demonstrated ability to coach Nordic skiers at the elite level, preferably with college coaching experience, is required. Strong communications skills and the ability to relate to college level student-athletes are...

Administrative Director: United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association. The USCSA provides competitive and development opportunities for approximately 4,000 student athletes at 250 Colleges across the country. The Administrative Director has primary responsibility for the administrative, member service, event management, web site maintenance and development, marketing and communication functions of the organization. The successful candidate will a self-starter with the skills and background necessary to manage these numerous responsibilities. Competitive snow sports experience is desirable....

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW ENGLAND NORDIC SKI ASSOCIATION The New England Nordic Ski Association seeks qualified candidates for its Executive Director position. Interested candidates should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: Judy Geer Vice President, NENSA Concept2 105 Industrial Park Drive Morrisville, VT 05661 Or via e-mail to:

The Bogus Basin Nordic Program in Boise, ID is looking to fill two positions: Please help spread the news to anyone you think may be interested! BOGUS BASIN NORDIC HEAD COACH / PROGRAM DIRECTOR The Bogus Basin Nordic Team is a year-round, competitive cross-country ski program focused on helping its members to achieve their athletic goals, whether those goals are having fun with friends or success at the World-Cup level. The Bogus Basin Nordic Head...

ASPEN VALLEY SKI/NORDIC CLUB Position Description May 19, 2004 Position Title: Nordic Program Director Reports To: Executive Director Job Objective: The AVSC Nordic program is a crucial element of the Club’s competitive mix. It provides an important link with the rich Nordic tradition in the Roaring Fork Valley and helps distinguish AVSC as a leading choice for training in all mountain-based winter disciplines. The Nordic program has established a tradition of athletic and academic excellence....

Full Time with Salary Range  $35,000 —  $40,000 commensurate with experience. Send Letter of Application, Resume and References submitted by May 21, 2004 to SVSEF  Cross Country Search  PO Box 203 Sun Valley, ID 83353 or enclosed in email to:

Since its inception in January 2002, FasterSkier.com has been growing extremely fast. As we continue to grow, we are constantly adding new features and many new readers. Looking forward to the 2004-2005 season, we would like to continue to expand and better serve our readers. We believe that having a larger, more diverse group of people contributing to FasterSkier.com will make it an even better resource for skiers around North America and the world. Therefore,...

Battle Mountain High School (Vail, CO) is seeking a Head Nordic coach beginning in the fall of 2004. We have 20-25 athletes of all abilities. Possible teaching position also available in the District in conjunction with this job. For more info: Kathryn Benysh

The Jackson Hole Ski Club is seeking a nordic director/coach. Full time seasonal position, salary based on experience. Responsibilites include:managing nordic center facility and events, coaching, a working knowledge of snow grooming equipment and Piston Bully 130. Candidates should be highly motivated, well organized with super communication skills. Please send resume to JHSC PO Box 461 Jackson, WY 83001 e-mail:jhskiclub@wyoming.com attn:Maggie Hagen

The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) is currently seeking a Director and coach for the Junior Cross Country Development Program. The duties will include recruitment, budgeting, travel organization, and the overall Coaching and supervision of the NYSEF XC program. This is a nine month position with the opportunity to expand into a full time position. Resumes should be sent to Doug Williams, NYSEF, P.O. Box 300, Wilmington NY 12997 or by Email nysef@whiteface.net, Fax...

The Maine Winter Sports Center seeks to hire the best and the brightest individuals to be a part of an empowering Team. The role of this Team is to redefine community based recreation and competitive ski programs in the United States. The position of MWSC Coach reports to the MWSC Chief Operations Officer and entails working as a part of a team in initiating, planning and implementing a solid development program for beginning athletes in...

The Crested Butte Nordic Team is building its Junior Program and is seeking an energetic, qualified assistant coach to help recruit, retain, and train new Nordic skiers. The ideal candidate will have both junior racing experience and some coaching experience. Ability to generate enthusiasm and interact well with kids a must. Duties include teaching and coaching children in the Ski-4-PE program and the After-School program. Will also serve as Assistant Coach for the Crested Butte...

SVSEF Cross Country Ski Team Devo Coach The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, located in Sun Valley, Idaho is seeking applicants for the position of Head Development Team Coach for our Junior Cross Country Ski Team. Applicants should possess a strong background in cross country ski racing and preferably have some prior experience coaching or in youth recreational programs. Responsibilities will include organizing and conducting dryland and on snow training sessions for elementary aged skiers,...

Title: Head Cross Country and Nordic Ski Coach Reports to: Director of Athletics Type: Staff Appointment: 9-10 months, part-time, salary Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred with evidence of further professional development. Minimum of two years collegiate coaching experience (or documented coaching success based on equivalent experience). Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills. Strong work ethic, integrity and a positive attitude. Adaptable to a dynamic environment characteristic of an institution experiencing enrollment growth and program development. Supportive of...

Job Title: HEAD CROSS COUNTRY/NORDIC SKI AND ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH Department: ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Salary: $24,000 Exempt (Y/N): YES Supervisor: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR __________________________ SUMMARY: Oversee the direction of the varsity Cross Country/Nordic Ski programs and assist track and field coach with distance events at the NCAA Division II level. Responsible for recruitment, scheduling, practice/event preparation, budget management, fund raising and promotion. Assist the Director in a leadership role to enhance the internal and external...

The University of Maine at Presque Isle announces a 2-year fixed-length Cross Country Ski Coaching/Lecturer position beginning September 1, 2003, which may be renewed depending on the success of the program. The successful candidate must have a Master’s Degree and have demonstrated successful ski coaching experience. The position will consist of one-half coaching and one-half teaching within the university’s ski coaching concentration. The classes will include, but not be limited to, beginning, intermediate and advanced...