Benilde-St. Margaret’s Seeks Head Nordic Ski Coach

Fasterskier; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 5.000 - 8.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stipend $5,000–$8,000

Zusammenfassung

Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is seeking a Head Nordic Ski Coach to lead the cooperative Nordic program with DeLaSalle High School for the 2026-27 winter season.

The role develops skiers of varying experience levels, builds a welcoming team culture and pursues competitive excellence, with student-athlete growth at the center of the program. The coach leads the assistant staff and coordinates with both schools.

Qualifikationen

• Experience coaching or competing in Nordic skiing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes at varying skill levels.
• Commitment to a safe, supportive team environment.

Aufgaben

• Plan and lead practices, competitions and athlete development throughout the season.
• Teach sound ski technique, conditioning, race strategy and safe training habits.
• Coordinate schedules, transportation, equipment and meet logistics with the BSM Athletics & Activities Department and DeLaSalle.
• Recruit, supervise and develop assistant coaches in collaboration with BSM.
• Communicate proactively with athletes and families, including schedule updates through BSM’s designated platform.
• Maintain program equipment and keep an accurate inventory.
• Uphold BSM’s standards for sportsmanship, student well-being and Minnesota State High School League compliance.

Kenntnisse

Nordic skiing coaching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Student-athlete development

Safety and well-being

Jobbeschreibung

Benilde-St. Margaret’s School is hiring a Head Nordic Ski Coach to lead its cooperative program with DeLaSalle High School for the 2026-27 winter season. BSM is a Catholic, college-preparatory school in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on the western edge of Minneapolis, and its Nordic team brings together skiers from both schools through a long-standing partnership.

The program is replacing both its head coach and its senior assistant coach this season. The roster is young, with a strong freshman class, and the program is looking for a coach who can build on the team culture the previous staff established while developing that talent toward a run at the state meet in the coming years.

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s/DeLaSalle Nordic team last December. (Courtesy photo)

Position Overview

The head coach develops skiers of every experience level, builds a welcoming team culture and pursues competitive excellence, with student-athlete growth at the center of the program. That means setting a positive, inclusive tone for athletes from both schools, communicating clearly with families and school leadership, and building a team in which every skier feels valued and challenged. The head coach also leads and supports the assistant coaching staff, with an emphasis on consistency and a smooth transition into the season.

The Details

• Head coach of the Benilde-St. Margaret’s/DeLaSalle cooperative Nordic program for the 2026-27 winter season
• Stipend, commensurate with experience — $5,000 to $8,000
• Reports to Matt Pryor, BSM Director of Athletics & Activities
• After-school practices and meets through the winter, plus preseason planning and coordination with both schools
• The selected candidate must complete BSM’s hiring, background check, Safe Environment and coaching requirements before working with student-athletes

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices, competitions and athlete development throughout the season
• Teach sound ski technique, conditioning, race strategy and safe training habits
• Coordinate schedules, transportation, equipment and meet logistics with the BSM Athletics & Activities Department and DeLaSalle
• Recruit, supervise and develop assistant coaches in collaboration with BSM
• Communicate proactively with athletes and families, including schedule updates through BSM’s designated platform
• Maintain program equipment and keep an accurate inventory
• Uphold BSM’s standards for sportsmanship, student well-being and Minnesota State High School League compliance

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience coaching or competing in Nordic skiing
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes at varying skill levels
• Commitment to a safe, supportive team environment

Preferred:

• High school coaching experience
• Familiarity with Minnesota Nordic skiing competitions and the MSHSL
• Experience leading a coaching staff or a cooperative program

Why Lead at BSM

BSM sets out to develop student-athletes as competitors, teammates and people, and its coaches build programs rooted in belonging, accountability, growth and Red Knight pride. The next head coach steps into a program with dedicated skiers, families and assistant coaches, has the backing of both schools, and gets to bring their own vision to athlete development and team culture.