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 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...
It was, “a race people still talk about,” said long-time Stillwater Area High School Coach Bill Simpson when FasterSkier interviewed him in February. Distinctive red and white letterman jackets looked on from the stadium, medals clanging from the giant “S” insignias in the cold Iron Range wind. Giant’s Ridge, just outside of Biwabik, looked like the Hoosiers Field House if the janitor had forgotten to turn the heat on. A pairing of two future stars...
Madshus USA is excited to announce the hiring of Jason Hettenbaugh as the new US Sales Manager. Jason will work towards aligning sales strategies and initiatives within the overarching brand goals and product focus. He will work closely with the rest of the Madshus team to support the brand and its dealers throughout the country. Jason has accumulated an immense amount of knowledge and experience at the highest level of the sport through his racing,...
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,...
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...
What are European World Cup skiers asking ahead of the circuit’s first-ever visit to Minneapolis next February? According to Jessie Diggins, “They’re like, have you heard of the Mall of America?” In a recent media event held at Theodore Wirth Park, Diggins—with fellow Minnesotan US Ski Team member Zak Ketterson—highlighted plans to make the first FIS World Cup held in the United States in 22 years an even bigger Twin Cities attraction than a mall...
There probably isn’t such a thing as a bad day cross-country skiing. Like one or two other things in life, even bad skiing is still a darn good thing. However, trying to eke out the last couple of April ski days in a season can be like eating a melting ice cream cone. It’s good, but it might be messier than it’s worth. But, there is one ski area where end of season skiing is...
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...
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 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 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...
The last races of the season are already past. In that last month of ski racing, World Cup finals happened for Para Nordic at Soldier Hollow, the Holmenkollen 50k made history for offering the first women’s 50km race and Spring Series capped off the elite domestic racing here in the states. But those high-profile events were not the only ones being staged: this year, my friend Phil sent out a notice for a race on...
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...
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...
COROS announces its biggest app upgrade ever, gives deeper insights with EvoLab updates, adds navigation to the PACE 2, price adjustments, integrations, and more! COROS Wearables Inc., makers of GPS sports wearables and training software, today announced the launch of its new mobile app, more accurate and detailed EvoLab stats, new watch firmware, and new API integrations with Google Health Connect, Intervals, and HRV4Training. The company also announced a price adjustment and credit offer of...
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...
After each of her races on the World Cup this season, Hailey Swirbul would write in her journal. “I tried to answer a couple of questions,” she explained. “What was good today? What was hard? And what do I want to carry forward?” That last question, “What do I want to carry forward?” typically kept an eye on next week’s racing. But after she crossed the final finish line in Lahti, Finland, those questions would...
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...
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,...