Crested Butte Nordic Team Seeks Nordic Coach

Fasterskier; Colorado; On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expenses paid travel weekends

Potential for summer work

Job summary

The Crested Butte Nordic Competitive Team is seeking an assistant coach to work with Head Coach Molly Susla and 15 middle and high school athletes from January through the end of March. The position is about 20 hours per week with occasional travel weekends where all expenses are covered.

Starting salary is $3,600 for three months, with potential for more money based on experience. Key duties include assisting with training plans, coaching athletes individually, tracking goals, and maintaining a

Qualifications

• Background in Nordic racing.
• Experience with waxing.
• Experience working with kids.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in creating all training plans.
• Build relationships with athletes and coach each athlete individually.
• Assist Head Coach in goal setting for the team.
• Promote a safe and positive environment for all athletes.
• Lead quality training at practices and use video analysis.

Skills

Nordic racing

Waxing

Experience with kids

Coaching

Communication

Job description

The Crested Butte Nordic Competitive Team is looking for an assistant coach to work with Head Coach Molly Susla and 15 middle and high school athletes from January through the end of March of 2021. The job is about 20 hours/week, plus occasional travel weekends where all expenses are covered. Starting salary at $3,600 for three months, with opportunity for more money depending on experience. We are looking for candidates with a background in Nordic racing, experience with waxing and experience working with kids. Opportunity for summer work is also possible. Come join a growing competitive team in the Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado. If you are interested please send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail] .

Time Commitment – 13 weeks from January 4th through March 31st at approx. 20hrs/week Salary – $3,600 for three months, starting salary

• Be on time to practices and coaches meeting
• Assist Head Coach in creating all training plans
• Build relationships with athletes, and coach each athlete individually
• Assist Head Coach in goal setting for the comp team
• Hold Head Coach and athletes accountable for setting their own goals and following through with them throughout the year
• Create a safe and positive environment for all your athletes
• Assist Head Coach in leading quality training at every practice
• Use video analysis for technique
• Follow US Ski and Snowboard and RMN Code of Conduct
• Follow CBNT Policies and Procedures
• Record any incidents and report them to the head coach (injuries or fights or bullying)
• Promote opportunities to athletes and parents (face to face and via email) to race in local races like the U14 series, the alley loop race series, JNQs and the MM7
• Occasionally ski with the younger groups and help recruit skiers to the comp team
• Take pictures and video during practices
• Provide parents with tips on supporting their athletes
• Use the team Facebook page for updates, photos, videos and events
• Maintain team van and team areas
• Attend coaches clinic in November
• Help with U14 Race Series
• Attend the Magic Meadows 7
• Attend all JNQs
• Be a superior role model for athletes
• Discuss with Head Coach before each practice about each athlete and that day’s training plan