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  • Nordiq Canada Seeks Assistant Coach for National Ski Team Olympic Program

    Nordiq Canada Seeks Assistant Coach for National Ski Team Olympic Program

     

    Nordiq Canada is hiring an Assistant Coach for its National Ski Team (NST) Olympic program, with the successful candidate stepping into a high-performance role supporting Canada’s top cross-country skiers on the World Cup, at World Championships, and at the Olympic Games.

    Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will help plan, coordinate, and deliver coaching support for NST A and B athletes, with occasional responsibility for leading training camps and managing competitive periods on the World Cup circuit. The position is based in Canada and requires extensive domestic and international travel.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of training camps, competitions, and international tours for NST A and B athletes.
    • Provide technical, tactical, and race-day coaching support.
    • Contribute to athlete monitoring, performance analysis, and training feedback.
    • Support ski preparation, waxing operations, and equipment management as required, including serving as a technician for athletes when needed.
    • Collaborate with Integrated Support Team (IST) providers including physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, sport science, medical, and mental performance staff.
    • Assist with logistics, travel coordination, and operational planning.
    • Uphold a culture of excellence, professionalism, accountability, respect, and athlete wellness.
    • Comply with Nordiq Canada’s Safe Sport policies and commitments.

    Skills & Requirements

    • Experience coaching World Cup athletes, either individually or on the World Cup circuit.
    • Experience on the World Cup circuit as a coach or athlete.
    • Competency in assessing and interpreting sport science testing and data.
    • Must be physically fit and capable of testing skis as well as training with athletes on some of their easy sessions.
    • Excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication skills.
    • Detail- and task-oriented; a strategic and tactical thinker and planner.
    • Ability to coach Sprint format technical and tactical capacities considered an asset.
    • Bilingualism (English/French) considered a strong asset.
    • Valid driver’s license.

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to bscott@nordiqcanada.ca, with their name and “Assistant Coach NST” in the subject line.

    Application deadline: June 12, 2026, or until the position is filled.

    Nordiq Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

  • Join the Loppet team! The Loppet Foundation has Several Job Openings

    Join the Loppet team! The Loppet Foundation has Several Job Openings

     

    Join the Loppet team! The Loppet Foundation creates a shared passion for year-round outdoor adventure in the Minneapolis area, with programs and events serving everyone from fourth-graders learning to ski to competitive racers. We are now hiring for customer service, communications, merchandising and more! Join this stellar team and help elevate cross-country skiing and endurance sports widely at our home base in Theodore Wirth Regional Park. See all career opportunities here.

  • Caledonia Nordic Seeks General Manager

    Caledonia Nordic Seeks General Manager

    Caledonia Nordic- General Manager

    The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club operates the Otway Nordic Ski Centre, located minutes west of Prince George BC. The club has 55km of groomed trails, night skiing (10 km of lit trails), 10km of dog friendly trails, numerous snowshoe trails, a new 30 lane biathlon range, and cross-country ski trails and stadium complex that are fully certified under the Federation International de Ski (FIS) homologation standards. We also offer 50+ km of single-track mountain bike and hiking trails in the Summer months.

    The Otway Ski Centre and the Rotary Nordic Lodge are operated by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, (CNSC), a non-profit organization. The club is run by a volunteer board of directors, a general manager, contractors and, a staff of approximately 12 seasonal employees. In the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons, the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club became the second largest Nordic ski club in North America with around 1500 members. The club has one of the largest school ski programs in BC with 2500 children, and a strong participation in the Cross-Country Canada Skills Development program, with kids ranging in ages from the recreational 3 yr. old learning to ski to the 16-year-old looking to compete. We have a program for all to enjoy.

    Recently, the Club has further developed its programs extending their reach into the Spring/Summer/Fall months with a mountain bike program. These programs have been geared towards people of all ages and run similar to our ski programs. With the iRide program, CNSC provides mountain bike opportunities in after school and weekend programs, as well as summer camps and fall programs. We offer these to both recreational and competitive kids, parents and seniors. We look forward to seeing these programs grow in the future.

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    The General Manager (GM) provides inspiring leadership to the club’s staff, contractors and volunteer work force. The GM is the “face” of the club, and works proactively with staff to ensure a positive user experience. Furthermore, the GM engages the broader community and actively promotes the club (i.e. networks with other organizations, various levels of government, corporate partners, etc.)

    The GM is responsible for the overall management of the club’s operations, staff, programs, and activities. The ideal candidate is able to lead the club into its next phases of development. The GM, working with the Board of Directors, will take the vision articulated in the Strategic Plan and develop operational plans/programs to meet the targets outlined in the Strategic Plan and effectively manage the budget, and ensuring adequate staffing. The GM is accountable to the Board, and reports directly to the President of the club.

    Full posting can be viewed here.

  • NYSEF Nordic Coaching Positions

    Assistant Cross-Country/Biathlon Coach

    The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) in Lake Placid, NY is seeking an Assistant XC / Biathlon Coach for the 2012-2013 season and beyond. The coaching position is full-time from late October-March and will work with all levels of the cross-country, biathlon and Nordic combined programs. Candidates should have racing and/or coaching experience and be willing to travel to regionally and nationally. Salary subject to qualifications. Interested candidates should contact Margaret Maher at margm@nysef.org for full job description and additional information.

     Assistant Cross-Country Coach

    The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) in Lake Placid, NY is seeking an Assistant XC Coach for the 2012-2013 season and beyond. The coaching position is on a per-diem basis from late November-March and will work primarily with the J3 and younger cross-country, biathlon and Nordic combined programs. Candidates should have racing and/or coaching experience. Salary subject to qualifications. Interested candidates should contact Margaret Maher at margm@nysef.org for additional information.