The Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Seeks an Assistant Coach

Fasterskier; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hourly position

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center in Bozeman, MT is seeking an assistant coach to support the Elite Team, working with cross country, biathlon, and adaptive Nordic athletes and assisting with overall program responsibilities.

The position offers flexible hours as a part-time hourly role with pay based on experience, travel may be required (Covid dependent), and opportunities to explore personal coaching interests within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Athlete-centered coaching style with calm leadership.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt.
• Alignment with organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaching staff with Elite Team workload.
• Lead weekly programming in Bozeman.
• Assist with travel logistics as needed (Covid dependent).
• Support opportunities for personal coaching interests.

Skills

Communication skills

Athlete-centered coaching

Calm under pressure

Values alignment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is now welcoming applications for an assistant coach.

The purpose of this position is to assist current coaching staff in the workload associated with

running an Elite Team with high-performing cross country, biathlon, and adaptive nordic

athletes, while managing overall program responsibilities.

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is a community non-profit dedicated to conserving the 500+

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acres adjacent to Bridger Bowl Ski Area as a year-round recreation, sports training and

educational facility for all ages and abilities. In 2019-2020, Crosscut ran nordic programming for

over 60 local athletes, received 12 invitations for international competitions, and reached over

21,000 guest visits.

This position has the potential to be flexible based on the applicant’s experience and interests.

The coach will assist with running weekly programming in Bozeman, Covid dependent travel,

and have the opportunity to explore personal coaching interests.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Athlete-centered coaching style
• Calm under pressure
• Values alignment

Preferred Experience

• Collegiate or higher level racing experience
• Ability to work well in groups*
• Experience working with adaptive athletes
• Proficiency with ski and/or shooting technique
• Strong foundational knowledge of training and physiological principles
• Comfortable with travel logistics

Compensation

• Part-time hourly position
• Competitive pay based on experience

As an equal-opportunity employer, Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is committed to being inclusive in our hiring practices. Crosscut does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or age.