Assistant Nordic Coach: Boys and Girls

ST PAUL ACADEMY AND SUMMIT SCHOOL; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a qualified Assistant Nordic Coach for the upcoming season.

The role focuses on coaching and program support for varsity and middle school Nordic teams. The successful candidate should have a strong technical Nordic ski racing background, solid organizational and communication skills, and prior coaching experience with competitive environments and state associations such as the MSHSL.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Nordic ski racing.
• Strong, effective organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and administration.
• Coaching experience in a competitive environment and with a state association such as the MSHSL.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Nordic Team culture reflects the “Spartan Way” - Integrity, Excellence and Passion.
• Create a positive environment that promotes team excellence - “We Before Me”
• Support the US and MS Athletic Directors to build a coaching staff and mentor new coaches.
• Implement well-organized and structured practices.
• Coordinate competition schedules with the US Athletics Director.
• Schedule transportation, officials, facilities, and related needs.
• Maintain rosters, schedules, physicals, results, records, equipment, and accolades.
• Provide effective communication with athletes, parents, and staff.
• Support graduating players in the college athletics search process.
• Foster a positive community and team culture within SPA athletics.

Skills

Nordic ski racing

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Description

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is seeking candidates for the Assistant Nordic Coach position.

About SPA:

SPA is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving nearly 1,000 students in PK through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus.

SPA believes Athletics contribute to the overall educational experience of our students, where lessons learned in sport are as valuable as those learned in the classroom. The Athletics program at SPA is one of the most successful in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). SPA ranks among the top 20 of all MSHSL schools by the number of state championships won. Our student-athletes have been recognized as some of the top athletes in the state, region, and country.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best selves and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in everyone. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. Most of all, it reflects our deep belief in and support for the talents and capabilities of our extraordinary students and student-athletes.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

Position Begins: November 2026

Status: Seasonal, Athletics

Department: Upper School Athletics

Salary Range: $3,500 - $4,000 (Based on experience)

SPA has a tremendous tradition in Nordic Skiing and is currently the defending MSHSL Girls State Champions. In this position, the successful candidate will work under the Head Coach and with other coaches on the staff for both the varsity team and middle school programs. Included in the responsibilities are coaching, team management, assistant coach development and support, and program development. A successful candidate will have a strong technical and racing background and be able to relate to/develop athletes at all levels.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.

Requirements

Candidates will be required to have a strong technical background in Nordic ski racing, demonstrate strong effective organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and administration. A qualified candidate should have coaching experience in a competitive environment and with a state association such as the MSHSL. Candidates should support SPA's mission and be able to contribute to student-athlete life outside athletics.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensure the Nordic Team culture reflects the “Spartan Way” - Integrity, Excellence and Passion and the student athletes reflect the values of SPA athletics.
2. Creating a positive environment that promotes team excellence - “We Before Me”
3. Support the US and MS Athletic Directors to build a coaching staff of qualified coaches, mentoring them in coaching in the SPA traditions.
4. Implementing well-organized and structured practices
5. Coordinating competition schedules with the US Athletics Director
6. Working with the athletics operations coordinator to schedule transportation, officials, facilities …
7. Maintaining accurate records and other required administrative work (rosters, schedules, physicals, results, records, equipment and individual and team accolades)
8. Provide effective communication with, supervision and evaluation of all athletes
9. Supporting graduating players in the college athletics search process
10. Creating a rapport with the greater community, generating interest in the program recognizing the contributions of all; impressing upon the athletes and parents that their efforts are valued, while creating a positive team culture
11. Participating as a positive team member in the Athletics Department supporting program excellence and development

SPA is an independent school that plays in the Independent Metro Athletic Conference (IMAC) and attracts college bound, bright and curious students, who lead multi-faceted lives. Executing a plan to successfully lead, develop, and nurture this type of student-athletes in a positive educational based athletic philosophy is a requirement.