CCSC Nordic Coach (PT Seasonal)

Crystal Mountain; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Mountain in Michigan seeks a Nordic Coach for the Crystal Community Ski Club to teach Classic and Skate techniques to students from 4th to 12th grade. Coaches will provide safe, engaging lessons, foster a positive learning environment, and align with club progression across the season.

Responsibilities include safety on varied terrain, communicating with parents, attending trainings, and supporting events such as races.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with ski instruction preferred.
• Ability to work in extreme weather.
• Strong communication with elementary age children.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest levels of athlete safety on varied terrain and weather.
• Create a fun, effective learning environment with varied teaching strategies.
• Encourage enthusiasm for skiing and skill development among students.
• Follow club etiquette and interact professionally with guests, students, parents and public.
• Communicate instructions and deliver a season-long progression of skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and professionalism at all times.
• Attend required trainings, safety meetings, and club events.
• Conduct lessons according to Crystal Community Ski Club standards.
• Stay in touch with parents about participant development.
• Know safety procedures for missing or injured students.

Skills

Athlete safety

Teaching skiing

Child engagement

Teamwork

Clear communication

Professionalism

Adaptability

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

Crystal Community Ski Club Coaches provide the highest level of ski coaching and instruction to team athletes of the ski club in a safe and fun manner. The Nordic Coach will create a nurturing environment in which to teach both Classic and Skate techniques to students from 4th - 12th Grade - Squirrel, Middle and High School Teams.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

CCSC (Crystal Community Ski Club)

• Uphold the highest levels of athlete safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions.
• Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage enthusiasm for skiing / riding, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing / riding skills.
• Follow The Club's etiquette guidelines while interacting with guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, professional manner. Maintain positive relations with students, parents, visitors, and general public at all times.
• Communicate instructions and deliver a season long progression of skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the club and company.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing / riding and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.
• Conduct lessons according to the standards set by Crystal Community Ski Club programs.
• Stay in communication with parents regarding participant development.
• Know the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
• Assist with Flying Squirrel 5k Race and Airsoft Biathlon.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Strong social skills. Be able to engage, encourage and communicate creatively with elementary age children.
• Ability to make learning to ski a fun activity.
• Helpful to own XC ski equipment but not required.
• Dedicated to exceeding service standards and providing services and standards to the highest caliber.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to abide by the company appearance standards and compliance with the designated uniform.
• Dependable and meets goals.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical & Other Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Crystal Mountain is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 2025 Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
Established in 1956, Crystal Mountain is a family-owned, four-season resort destination located 28 miles southwest of Traverse City and a short drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The resort features lodging, dining, downhill and cross-country skiing, two championship golf courses, shopping, award-winning Crystal Spa, Michigan's only alpine slide, the Park at Water's Edge, Michigan Legacy Art Park, weddings and a conference center. Visit www.CrystalMountain.com.

Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States of America