Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Seeks Nordic Program Director

Fasterskier; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Job summary

Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation in Bend, OR is seeking a Nordic Program Director to lead, motivate, educate and provide direction to athletes, staff and parents of the Nordic program. The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees roughly 130 athletes and 10 paid or volunteer staff, developing training and competition plans while ensuring USSS SafeSport standards are upheld.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree in a sport field, a USSS coaching license, and 5–10 years of

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in a sport or related field.
• USSS Professional licensed coach.
• 5-10 years national coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, educate and provide direction to athletes, staff and parents of the Nordic program.
• Supervise the Nordic program with approximately 130 athletes and 10 paid/volunteer staff.
• Communicates with athletes and parents in a timely and organized manner.
• Develops training and competition plans for Nordic athletes.
• Hires seasonal coaching staff and conducts coach education.
• Represents MBSEF at the USSS and PNSA levels as needed.
• Organizes and manages trip plans, budgets and travel for Nordic teams.
• Ensures USSS SafeSport compliance across all Nordic employees and volunteers.

Skills

USSS Licensed Coach

National coaching experience

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in sport or related field

Job description

The Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, located in Bend, Oregon is currently looking to hire a Nordic Program Director to lead, motivate, educate and provide direction to athletes, staff and parents of the Nordic program.

Job Qualification: 4-year college degree in a sport or related field. USSS Professional licensed coach. 5-10 years national coaching experience.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary depends on experience approximately $50-58K. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, eligible for Performance Bonus when budget allows.

Reports to: Executive Director

Responsibilities:

• Works to support the vision, mission, and values of MBSEF.
• Supervises and manages the Nordic program. Approximately 130 athletes and 10 paid/volunteer staff.
• Communicates with both athletes and parents in a timely and organized manner.
• Works to maintain a group of approximately 30 Winter Term and Full Time Nordic racers.
• Supervises the development of Elementary and Middle School athletes.
• Develops the training and competition plan for the Nordic athletes.
• Evaluates athlete progress and adjusts individual plans.
• Hires seasonal coaching staff.
• Conducts and/or organizes coach’s education for entire Nordic staff.
• Actively participates on the Nordic Advisory Committee comprised of members of the Central Oregon Nordic Community.
• Prepares schedules for athletes and coaching staff.
• Designs and executes year-long physical conditioning program.
• Travels with selected MBSEF teams.
• Organizes and attends camps and offseason programs.
• Creates and communicates trip plans and trip budgets.
• Represents MBSEF at the PNSA and USSS level as a coach/committee member.
• Attend bimonthly MBSEF board meetings to present the Nordic Program’s Wins and Challenges.
• Works with ED to prepare and monitor Nordic budget.
• Works with Controller on payroll and expense reimbursements.
• Acts as race director for selected MBSEF Nordic races.
• Assists with all MBSEF fundraising events.
• Assists with all MBSEF Nordic race events.
• Upholds and represents the high standards of the USSS SafeSport program to maintain the integrity of MBSEF Nordic program.
• Ensure that all Nordic employees and volunteers are current and are following USSS SafeSport guidelines.
• Assists athletes with Equipment selection.
• Work closely with Mt. Bachelor/Nordic Center staff.

Program Responsibilities:

• Full time
• Winter term
• Middle School
• Development
• Masters

Reporting to the Nordic Program Director:

• Assistant Coaches (usually around 5-8)
• Middle School Head Coach
• Development Head Coach

Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2021.