Nordic Ski Assistant Coach – Division II program

Fasterskier; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement options

annual leave

12 paid holidays per year

tuition waivers for employees and affili

affordable medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Athletics seeks an Assistant Coach for men’s and women’s Nordic skiing to support coaching, recruiting, and academic success for student-athletes. The role involves monitoring student-athletes, strength and conditioning support, and administrative duties for a Division II program.

The position requires knowledge of NCAA/Conference rules, admissions/academic progress, and the ability to travel for competitions and recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Three years of relevant coaching experience at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Nordic ski coaching experience at the collegiate Division II/Division I level, or junior level is preferred.
• AED, CPR, and First Aid certification or completion within 30 days of the job start date and/or before having contact/meeting with student-athletes.
• NCAA coaches must complete certification or do so within 30 days of the job start date, prior to any off-campus contact/evaluation of prospective student-athletes.
• FERPA certification, or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.
• UA Safe Title IX certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.
• Must have an Alaska driver’s license within 90 days of accepting the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching, recruiting, and academic success of student-athletes.
• Student-athlete monitoring, strength and conditioning, and administrative support for the intercollegiate Division II men’s and women’s ski program.
• Build positive relationships with student-athletes, trainers, coaches, and staff.
• Travel evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as required.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Athletics seeks an Assistant Coach for men’s and women’s Nordic skiing to support coaching, recruiting, and academic success for student-athletes. The role involves monitoring student-athletes, strength and conditioning support, and administrative duties for a Division II program.

The position requires knowledge of NCAA/Conference rules, admissions/academic progress, and the ability to travel for competitions and recruitment.