St. Michael’s College Seeks Head Nordic Coach

Fasterskier; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT, seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach to lead its program in alignment with the school’s mission and athletic philosophy.

Responsibilities include creating a safe and supportive environment for student‑athletes and developing a year‑round training plan. You will manage recruitment efforts, communicate with prospective students, and coordinate travel, camps and community service with the coaching staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and five seasons of Nordic coaching at collegiate, pro, or national level.
• US Ski and Snowboard L100 certification required; CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Eligibility to drive college vehicles; willingness for extensive travel and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a year‑round training program for Nordic ski teams.
• Plan daily practices, coach and wax at competitions, and manage recruiting database.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Recruiting

Program planning

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

US Ski and Snowboard L100

CPR

First Aid

Job description

St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT, seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach to lead its program in alignment with the school’s mission and athletic philosophy. Responsibilities include creating a safe and supportive environment for student-athletes, ensuring academic excellence and fostering strong coach-athlete relationships. The coach is expected to develop and implement a year-round training program, manage roster size, and oversee recruitment efforts, ensuring timely communication with prospective students and admissions.

The role also involves daily practice planning, coaching and waxing at competitions, and maintaining a comprehensive recruiting database. Additional duties include promoting academic success, supporting student-athlete development, and engaging the team in community service and department-wide events. The coach must effectively manage team expenses, oversee equipment needs, and coordinate special trips and training camps with administrative approval.

St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT, seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Nordic Ski Coach to lead its program in alignment with the school’s mission and athletic philosophy. Responsibilities include creating a safe and supportive environment for student-athletes, ensuring academic excellence and fostering strong coach-athlete relationships. The coach is expected to develop and implement a year-round training program, manage roster size, and oversee recruitment efforts, ensuring timely communication with prospective students and admissions.

The role also involves daily practice planning, coaching and waxing at competitions, and maintaining a comprehensive recruiting database. Additional duties include promoting academic success, supporting student-athlete development, and engaging the team in community service and department-wide events. The coach must effectively manage team expenses, oversee equipment needs, and coordinate special trips and training camps with administrative approval.

Oliver Miatke during the 7.5k Classic at the 2025 NCAA Championship. (Photo: Tobias Albrigtsen)

St. Michael’s College races in the competitive Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) conference. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five seasons of Nordic skiing coaching experience at the collegiate, professional, or National level. A US Ski and Snowboard L100 certification, CPR and First Aid certifications, and eligibility to drive college vehicles are required. The position demands flexibility for extensive travel, irregular hours, and the ability to work in varying outdoor conditions. Additionally, collaboration with the Head Alpine Coach to supervise the new Kelley Ski Center is expected.

St. Michael’s College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse campus where all individuals can thrive. We embrace excellence through diversity, drawing from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to create a vibrant community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

Declan Hutchinson during the 20k Freestyle at the 2025 NCAA Championship. (Photo: Tobias Albrigtsen)