Nordic Skiing Head Coach

Benilde-St. Margaret's School; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in Minnesota is seeking a Head Nordic Ski Coach to lead its cooperative program with DeLaSalle High School.

The role focuses on developing skiers of all levels, building a welcoming team culture, and pursuing competitive excellence while prioritizing student-athlete growth, safety, and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching Nordic skiing or winter sports at high school or club level.
• Ability to develop athletes across experience levels and foster team culture.
• Commitment to student well-being and sportsmanship and compliance with league rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices, competitions, and athlete development throughout the season.
• Teach skiing technique, conditioning, race strategy, and safe training habits.
• Coordinate schedules, equipment, transportation, and meet logistics with partner schools.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop assistant coaches.
• Communicate with athletes and families, update schedules via school platform.
• Maintain equipment inventory and ensure program compliance with MSHSL.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Athlete development

Program planning

Safety awareness

Job description

Nordic Skiing Head Coach Benilde-St. Margaret’s School | BSM–DeLaSalle Co-op

Reports to: BSM Director of Athletics & Activities Season: Winter 2026–27 Compensation:

Compensation commensurate with experience

Position Summary

Benilde-St. Margaret’s is seeking a Head Nordic Ski Coach to lead its cooperative program with DeLaSalle High School.

We are looking for a coach who can develop skiers of all experience levels, build a welcoming team culture, and pursue competitive excellence while keeping student-athlete growth at the center of the program.

Core Leadership Expectations

The head coach will set a positive, inclusive tone for both schools’ athletes; communicate clearly with families and school leadership; and create a program in which every skier feels valued and challenged. The coach will also lead and support the assistant coaching staff, with an emphasis on consistency and a smooth transition into the upcoming season.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices, competitions, and athlete development throughout the season.
• Teach sound skiing technique, conditioning, race strategy, and safe training habits.
• Coordinate schedules, transportation needs, equipment, and meet logistics with the BSM Athletics & Activities Department and DeLaSalle.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop assistant coaches in collaboration with BSM.
• Communicate proactively with athletes and families, including schedule updates through BSM’s designated platform.
• Maintain program equipment and provide an accurate inventory.
• Uphold BSM’s standards for sportsmanship, student well-being, and MSHSL compliance.

About BSM Athletics

Benilde-St. Margaret’s is a Catholic, college-preparatory school committed to developing student-athletes as competitors, teammates, and people.

Our coaches help build programs rooted in belonging, accountability, growth, and Red Knight pride. This Nordic skiing program brings together student-athletes from BSM and DeLaSalle through a valued long-standing partnership.

Why Lead at BSM?

This is an opportunity to shape the next chapter of a program with dedicated skiers, families, and assistant coaches. The next head coach will have the support of both schools while bringing their own vision to athlete development and team culture.