College Nordic Skiing Assistant Coach: Lead & Mentor

Fasterskier; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University seeks an Assistant Coach for the Nordic skiing program to develop student-athletes through coaching, competition planning, and performance analysis. Under Head Coach direction, you will lead practices, coordinate travel, recruit prospective student-athletes, and ensure compliance with Ivy League and NCAA rules.

The role requires at least 2 years of Nordic coaching or equivalent, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings and travel for high-level competition; wax

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of Nordic Ski coaching, or Nordic skiing at the collegiate, professional, or Olympic level.
• Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of Harvard and Ivy League athletics (including COI/COC).
• Requires moderate management and leadership knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competition to develop student-athlete skills and team performance.
• Coordinates and plans portions of practices and competition management in line with Head Coach’s vision.
• Analyzes video to develop strategies for athlete development.
• Executes a student-athlete recruitment plan and retention strategy with excellence and inclusion.
• Leads and communicates with students to generate enthusiasm for the team.
• Supports education through athletics and academic integration with the team.
• Assists in development and execution of team strategy, logistics and operations within budget and compliant with rules.

Skills

Nordic skiing coaching

Leadership

Communication

Travel planning

Job description

Harvard University seeks an Assistant Coach for the Nordic skiing program to develop student-athletes through coaching, competition planning, and performance analysis. Under Head Coach direction, you will lead practices, coordinate travel, recruit prospective student-athletes, and ensure compliance with Ivy League and NCAA rules.

The role requires at least 2 years of Nordic coaching or equivalent, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings and travel for high-level competition; wax