Middle School Nordic Ski Coach

SAU 36 White Mountains Reg School District; Whitefield (NH); On-site; USD 3,100 - 4,100; Part time

Job summary

SAU 36 White Mountains Reg School District in Whitefield, NH seeks a Middle School Nordic Ski Coach to lead conditioning, practices, and competition preparation for student athletes. Reporting to the Athletic Director, you will ensure safety, conduct, and compliance with NHIAA rules while fostering discipline and sportsmanship.

The role requires coaching credentials or eligibility, ability to organize a full program, and commitment to ongoing coaching education.

Qualifications

• Appropriate certificate, license, or NHIAA eligibility.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous coaching experience is desirable.
• Head coach must keep current on coaching theory and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan preseason and regular-season strength and conditioning and practices with athletic director approval.
• Oversee summer conditioning participation and between-season conditioning.
• Model sportsmanlike behavior toward players, officials, other coaches, and spectators.
• Recommend contest schedules and use of district facilities in coordination with the athletic director.
• Suggest equipment, supplies, and uniform purchases with the athletic director.
• Submit rosters and medical forms to the athletic director before participation.
• Maintain safety conditions of the facility for the sport.
• Supervise student athletes in locker rooms, weight room, and transport.
• Attend all games and practices; document practices with a written plan.
• Enforce codes of conduct and NHIAA penalties as specified by school codes.
• Submit accident reports following injuries to the appropriate administrator.
• Manage uniforms and inventory; ensure return and review for damage or loss.
• Ensure team conduct and appearance; instill respect for property.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times; check facilities during visits.
• Follow district bus rules and communicate with parents and players.
• Prepare a season summary for the athletic director with scores, rosters, and awards.
• Assist in Junior Varsity/Assistant Coach evaluations and adherence to policies.

Skills

Coaching experience

NHIAA certification

Technical knowledge

Program organization

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

SAU 36 White Mountains Reg School District SAU #36 White Mountains Reg School District - Whitefield, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Middle School Nordic Ski Coach

SAU 36 White Mountains Reg School District - Whitefield, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5969671

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 7, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Coach

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

To help each participating student athletes achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the value of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate certificate, license, or legal credential required by the NHIAA or eligible.
• Possesses the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous experience as a coach is desirable.
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the activity being coached and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and plan preseason and regular season program of strength and conditioning and practices with approval from the athletic director
• Oversee the participation of the team during summer conditioning and in between season conditioning programs
• Models good sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, other coaches and spectators
• Make recommendations to the athletic director on the scheduling of interscholastic contests, scrimmages, and use of the district’s athletic facilities
• Recommend the purchases of equipment, supplies, and uniforms in conjunction with the athletic director
• Submit rosters, physical forms for all participating student athletes to the athletic director prior to their participation. Maintain all player’s consent/medical forms at all practices and games
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted
• Directly supervise student athletes in locker rooms (under appropriate condition), weight room, practice areas, and on buses
• Attend all games and practice sessions. Practices need to be documented with a written practice plan
• Enforce the disciplinary codes, athletic codes and oversee penalties as specified by school codes and NHIAA
• Submit accident reports to the athletic director, athletic trainer or nurse the morning following an injury to a student athlete
• Assign, collect, and return cleaned uniforms upon the request of the athletic director. No checks will be issued until all uniforms have been collected and reviewed for damage or lost
• Accountable for all equipment and inventory at the end of the season to the athletic director
• Responsible for the conduct and appearance of their team(s)
• Instill in each student athlete a respect for the equipment and school property, its care and proper use
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner at all times
• When visiting other schools, the coach shall check the locker room and bench areas to assure that they have everything in good working order
• Need to follow all bus rules assigned by the district and athletic director
• Exhibits respectful and effective communication with parents and student athletes
• Prepare summary for the athletic director showing games played, their scores, the players participating, and rosters with awards listed at the conclusion of the season
• Assist in the Junior Varsity/Assistant Coach evaluation process
• Adhere to and comply with all school district policies and procedures

SUPERVISES: Student athletes assigned to his /her program and gives direction to junior varsity coach and volunteers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May require lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, squatting, driving, sitting for long periods of time, standing for long periods of time, climbing, walking, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching and crawling. Perform any other related duties as requested by the Athletic Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Season will be determined by scheduling as mandated by the NHIAA and Athletic Director.

EVALUATION

Evaluation will be conducted by the Athletic Director annually.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $3,600 to $3,600 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Background Check/fingerprinted – Paperwork at the SAU36 office
  Complete NFHS Concussion course-Concussion in sports-What you need to know (This course needs to be completed prior to first practice)
  NFHS Concussion in Sports
  NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (This course needs to be completed prior to first practice) Heat Illness Prevention Course
  Complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course. Courses can be found online at http://www.nfhslearn.com/
  Fundamentals of Coaching Course
  Show documentation of NHIAA approved CPR and First Aid Certification
  Varsity/Head coaches need to attend a live rules review. Rules review courses can be found online at www.nhiaa.org coaches corner link.
  (New Coaches have ONE year from date of hire to complete the NFHS Fundamentals of coaching course and CPR/First Aid requirements)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kerry Brady , Athletic Director
• 127 Regional Rd
• Whitefield, New Hampshire 03598
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]