Crested Butte Nordic Team Assistant Coach

Fasterskier; Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

The Crested Butte Nordic Team is seeking an energetic assistant coach to support its Junior Program. This role focuses on recruiting, retaining, and training new Nordic skiers, including teaching in the Ski-4-PE and After-School programs.

The Assistant Coach will work 20-35 hours per week, travel ~5 weekends, with a travel stipend. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and the successful candidate will interact well with kids and lead in the head coach's absence when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth in Nordic skiing.
• Strong ability to engage and motivate children.
• Willingness to travel for competitions and events.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach children in the Ski-4-PE program and the After-School program.
• Serve as Assistant Coach and assume responsibilities in the Head Coach’s absence.

Skills

Junior racing

Coaching experience

Child engagement

Job description

The Crested Butte Nordic Team is building its Junior Program and is seeking an energetic, qualified assistant coach to help recruit, retain, and train new Nordic skiers. The ideal candidate will have both junior racing experience and some coaching experience. Ability to generate enthusiasm and interact well with kids a must. Duties include teaching and coaching children in the Ski-4-PE program and the After-School program. Will also serve as Assistant Coach for the Crested Butte Nordic Team. As Assistant Coach, should be able to assume responsibility for the Nordic Team in the absence of the Head Coach. 20-35 hours per week. Salary commensurate with experience. Candidate should expect to travel 5 weekends throughout the ski season to races. Travel stipend offered in addition to salary.