Assistant Nordic Ski Coach

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Nordic Ski Coach for the high school. This part-time position begins 11/09/2026 with 2–3 hours per day, 5–6 days per week. Open until filled; employment contingent on background check.

Assist the head coach with athlete selection, instruction, training and conditioning, and uphold sportsmanship and athlete safety. Follow policies in the Coaches’ Handbook and MSHSL rules.

Qualifications

• Candidate will have competed or coached the sport or activity at the high school or college level.
• Candidates will pass a criminal background check.
• Head Coaches must have or be able to obtain a Head Coaching License or appropriate certification.

Responsibilities

• To assist the head coach in selection, instruction, training and conditioning of all athletes/teams assigned to him/her by the head coach.
• To provide for the health, safety, and wellbeing of team members.
• To actively work to create a culture free from hazing and initiations.
• To adhere to the starting and ending dates for your sport.
• To be aware of all MSHSL rules that would pertain to you and your sport.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Job description

JOB ID: 4832 Assistant Nordic Ski Coach Part-Time position at the High School beginning 11/09/2026. Scheduled days/hours: will be for 2-3 hours/day, 5-6 days/wk.

Qualifications Required:

Candidate will have competed or coached the sport or activity at the high school or college level. Candidates will pass a criminal background check. Head Coaches must have or be able to obtain a Head Coaching License or appropriate certification.

Duties:

Accountable to: Head Coach, Activities Director and Principal. Primary Objective: To assist the head coach in selection, instruction, training and conditioning of all athletes/teams assigned to him/her by the head coach. Northfield Schools, the Principal and Athletics/Activities Director places an expectation not only on the skills, abilities and commitments of its coaches, but also on their integrity and collective common sense in performing their duties.

• To demonstrate and generate among your staff and players an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the Coach’s Code of Ethics.
• To know and administer the policies, procedures and guidelines set forth in the Coaches’ Handbook, Conference, and MSHSL policies for your sport.
• To carry out responsibilities as designated by the head coach.
• To provide for the health, safety, and wellbeing of team members.
• To actively work to create a culture free from hazing and initiations.
• To adhere to the starting and ending dates for your sport.
• To be aware of all MSHSL rules that would pertain to you and your sport.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled — EOE (11/09/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.