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  • Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Seeks Seasonal Nordic Head Coach

    Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Seeks Seasonal Nordic Head Coach

    Seasonal Nordic Head Coach

    Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre (SLNC) is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Head Coach who wants to lead, inspire, and shape one of Canada’s strongest cross-country ski communities. As one of Canada’s largest Nordic clubs, with 50+ km of daily groomed trails, a thriving athlete base, and a full suite of high-performance facilities, it’s a place where a coach can truly make an impact. Located just minutes from the City of Vernon, Sovereign Lake delivers a rare blend of professional and outdoor lifestyle. The North Okanagan’s trails, lakes, and mountains sit right outside your door, making year-round training and recreation part of everyday life. If you’re driven to develop athletes, build a positive team culture, and contribute to enhancing Nordic programs while enjoying an unmatched work-life balance, Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre is an ideal place to lead your next chapter. Reporting to the General Manager, this role works in close partnership with the Biathlon Head Coach and a dedicated team of volunteer coaches to deliver premier Nordic programming. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative environment that strengthens the club’s community and ensures a unified approach to athlete development.

    Summary of Responsibilities

    The Head Coach provides technical leadership and strategic oversight for SLNC’s competitive and developmental pathways, from Learning to Train (L2T) through post-secondary levels. This role is responsible for ensuring all training aligns with Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles and maintaining the high standard of excellence for which our programs are known. Key focuses include athlete progression, program integration across disciplines, and the successful delivery of seasonal training cycles.

    Key Responsibilities

    Athlete Instruction & Planning: Designing comprehensive yearly training plans (YTPs); Conducting performance testing; Providing expert technical modeling in classic, skate, and roller skiing; Coach (assist) for biathlon program with communication with the Biathlon Coach. Race & Technical Leadership: Providing high-level coaching and oversight at regional, provincial, and national events; Management of race-day wax operations; Provide race support liaison with other coaches and race officials. Program Growth: Driving club expansion through athlete recruitment; Lead volunteer coaching development; Conducting professional development workshops; Recruit and train assistant coaches. Safety & Communication: Maintaining a secure, inclusive training environment through strict adherence to Safe Sport protocols; Develop, communicate and ensure implantation of safety management plans for all coach-supervised training sessions in consultation with the Program Committee; Ensure and manage pro-active effective communication pertaining to weekly training sessions, club events, and XC race dates to athletes, parents, and other coaches via digital platforms. Administrative Oversight: Participating in committee meetings; Regular coach meetings and ensuring program deliverables; Contributing to the continuous improvement of club operations; Regular reporting to the General Manager; Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors and community organizations.

    Fundamental Requirements

    Professional Credentials:

    • NCCP Competition Coaching Development Certification (or ability to obtain within 8 months);
    • NCCP Competition Introduction Certified Coach Status (or equivalent);
    • 5 years’ experience as an XC coach and/or athlete;
    • Standard First Aid Certification (to be maintained as current).
    • Proven excellence in classic, skate, and roller ski techniques with the ability to demonstrate skills to athletes effectively.

    Operational Readiness:

    • A valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle access;
    • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in diverse outdoor conditions;
    • Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check.

    Character & Fit:

    • Collaborative, empathetic mentor;
    • Genuine passion for growing the sport across all skill levels;
    • Strong team player;
    • Ability to motivate, build trust, and gain the confidence of athletes and parents.

    Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time (August 17 – March 31) Salary: $45,000 (seasonal term) paid biweekly

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should submit their application by June 30, 2026, including a resume, cover letter, and two references (one character, one professional) to the General Manager of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club: gm@sovereignlake.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Telluride Junior Nordic Team Seeks Director and Head Coach

    Telluride Junior Nordic Team Seeks Director and Head Coach

    The Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club (TSSC) is looking for an experienced cross-country coach to lead its Junior Nordic Race Team.

    This is a chance to lead a program on the rise. TSSC Nordic has grown quickly over the past several seasons, and its junior racers now compete throughout the Rocky Mountain Division, including Junior National Qualifiers. Based in Telluride, Colorado, the club wants a coach who can develop that group across technique, fitness, and racecraft — and keep kids in the sport for the long haul.

    The Position

    • Season: October through March
    • Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, with potential to grow into a full-time role
    • Travel: Some travel is required for races
    • Compensation: $15,000–$25,000 depending on experience

    How to Apply

    Send a letter of interest and resume — or any questions — to nordic@tssc.org.

  • Dublin School Seeks Full-Time Mathematics Teacher/Nordic Coach

    Dublin School Seeks Full-Time Mathematics Teacher/Nordic Coach

    (Job posting)

    Dublin School, an intentionally small 9-12 co-ed college preparatory boarding school located in beautiful, rural southwestern N.H., seeks a Mathematics Teacher and Nordic Coach to join our community.

    As a residential boarding school, employees are expected to fill multiple roles. The successful candidate for this position would be expected to teach four sections of mathematics, coach Nordic in the winter, and perform dorm duty and serve a regular rotation on a duty team. Dublin is looking for a candidate with a passion for mathematics and integrated science education.

    Dublin’s 160 students are required to participate in a range of competitive athletic and other afternoon activities. These include alpine skiing, basketball, crew, cross country running, dance, equestrian, lacrosse, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, sailing, snowboarding, soccer, tennis, and ultimate. We have particular strength in endurance athletics.

    Situated in the highest village in New England with perfect weather and landscape for training, Dublin has the resources to support every level of athlete. We have over 15 miles of trails on our 400-acre campus including the first high school Nordic ski course in the world to receive a certificate of homologation from The International Ski Federation (FIS) allowing Dublin to host international Nordic ski events. With over 600 feet of vertical gain on campus, our trails can create any level of challenge for biking, running and skiing.

    Cross-country skiing has enjoyed a renaissance at Dublin School with the team growing to over 30 student-athletes. The Boys’and Girls’ Team won the Lakes Region Championships in 2017 and the Boys’ were 2017 New England Champions as well. Our fully homologated Nordic Center is one of the most enjoyable and exciting ski venues in the east. The trails reach 1800 feet above sea level, face north, and receive and retain significant snowfall.

    The School recently completed a brand new Outing Club that has ski storage, waxing rooms, a ski lodge, and a new trail to the Nordic Center from the front door. When not out skiing the trails, running up Mount Monadnock or roller skiing by lakes on the beautiful back-roads of southern New Hampshire, the team uses the Whitney gymnasium for strength and circuit training.

    Benefits: As a residential school, Dublin School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, TIAA-CREF retirement benefits, full medical coverage and optional dental, life insurance and long-term disability, on-campus housing and tuition remission to Dublin students of faculty/staff members.

    For further information please see Nordic Skiing and Employment at Dublin.

    Please submit an application or any questions to jobs@dublinschool.org.

    Application Requirements: Cover letter, Resume and List of References.

  • Nakkertok is Hiring

    Nakkertok is Hiring

    (Job posting)

    Nakkertok Nordic, located near Ottawa in Cantley and Val-des-Monts, Quebec, is one of the top clubs in Canada and the overall top ranked large Cross Country Ski club based on the CCC Club Podium standings. Based in the National Capital region, we have excellent facilities and enjoy an extended season due to our snowmaking network. We have a successful high performance racing program, with a strong volunteer coach/admin support structure.

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    We are looking to add to our paid coaching staff for the upcoming season, full-time and/or part-time jobs are available. Salary/position would be commensurate with coaching, certification success and experience. Bilingualism would be an asset.  We pay competitive salaries with benefits.

    Skills and responsibilities could include:

    • Coaching elite cross country skiers
    • Athlete assessment
    • Annual training plan management
    • Race waxing and wax selection
    • Management of volunteer coaching staff

    If you are interested in joining our team, contact Lisa Allan at racingdirector@nakkertok.ca with a cover letter and resume by May 10th, 2018.

  • Big Thunder Nordic Seeks Head Coach

    Big Thunder Nordic Seeks Head Coach

    (Job posting)

    Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club is looking for a new Head Coach to continue to build on the club’s past successes.  We are seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to lead our club’s athlete development efforts going forward.  Working with a strong group of club volunteers, the full-time, salaried Head Coach role offers paid professional development as well the opportunity to work in one of the most supportive skiing communities in North America.

    Further details on the role are described in the job description below.  Starting salary is based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.  The closing date for applications is May 11, 2018.

    Please send applications to Heikki Luoma, Club President (hisluoma@gmail.com).  Any questions regarding this role can also be sent in confidence.

    Big Thunder Nordic Head Coach Job Description

    GENERAL

    Working under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club (‘BTNSC’ or ‘the club’) the Head Coach is expected to coordinate and administer the cross-country ski programs for BTNSC and Lakehead University’s (LU) Varsity Ski Team.  He/she will create an environment conducive to the development of athletes within Cross Country Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development model, with the overall objective of improving the skills and performance of member athletes and maintaining a feasible long-term ski program.  He/she will provide direction for the overall development in all areas of the organization.

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    The main areas of responsibility of the Head Coach are:

    • Managing the programs,
    • Coaching the team,
    • Recruiting athletes,
    • Generating revenue,
    • Liaising with the community and other ski organizations/clubs,
    • Working with assistant coaching team, parents, volunteers and executive.

    INTEGRAL COACHING TASKS

    A. ATHLETE-CENTERED PROGRAMS

    • Develop a yearly, period based training plan for use by athletes, including the weekly training session workouts.
    • Plan and run frequent, regular team training sessions from May to the end of winter.
    • Help athletes set short and long-term goals that will be used to develop training programs and measure performance
    • Review athletes’ training logs, and conduct race evaluations and season evaluations with athletes to provide feedback and suggestions for training and racing.
    • Follow a testing and monitoring program for all club and varsity athletes and maintain accurate records of the results.
    • Plan and run training camps for club and out-of-town athletes from June to October.
    • Emphasize athlete development in the context of a balanced, holistic approach.
    • Continue to foster an inclusive and cohesive team dynamic among all athletes.

    B. COMPETITIONS

    • Coordinate support for all local competitions including entries, wax/race support, assistant coaches, and information release.
    • For out-of-town competitions: coordinate the provisions for all of the team’s requirements including air or ground transportation, accommodation, wax and equipment, entries/waivers.
    • Travel with the team and manage their itinerary within budget constraints.  Coordinate all travel expenditures and billing through the club’s financial processes.
    • Maintain accurate records of personal and team expenses and submit them with receipts in a timely manner.
    • Create a list of official trips that club will participate in as a team for approval by the executive.

    C. ASSISTANT COACHING

    • Coordinate the team of assistant coaches for practices, race support, and travel.
    • Assist other club coaches with NCCP certification process.
    • Provide opportunities to further coaching skills through experience and by working with a variety of athletes and other coaches.
    • Conduct technical training sessions for assistant coaches and Jackrabbit leaders.

    MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAMS

    A. EXECUTIVE

    • Report monthly to the club executive.  Work with individual executive members on projects as required and provide any information requested.
    • Sit on sub-committees where the Head Coach’s input is considered vital.

    B. ADMINISTRATION and FINANCIAL

    • Assist the club executive and LU Athletics in preparing an annual budget.
    • Organize and maintain all club and university forms, files, and records dealing with athlete development, racing, eligibility, licensing, etc.
    • Work with sponsors and supportive local businesses to acquire equipment at the best possible price.
    • Actively search for additional sponsors, grants/funding opportunities, and new fundraising initiatives to help finance club and university programs and expenses.

    C. COMMUNICATION

    • Maintain a positive relationship with LSSD, XCSO, CCC, Thunder Bay Nordic Trails Association, the Kamview Jackrabbit Ski League, other members of the Thunder Bay ski community, and coaches/athletes in the other regions.
    • Represent the club in a positive, respectful and professional manner in all aspects of their work

    D. OTHER

    • Manage all of the club-owned equipment (i.e. test skis, wax equipment, rollers skis)
    • Establish and adhere to a professional development plan agreed to with the club.
    • Participate in a formal evaluation by the club executive each year.
    • Assist NDC Thunder Bay at training camps when requested.
    • Negotiate with local venues for planning of training sessions, training camps, races, and other events.
    • Adhere to CCC’s Code of Behaviour Policy for Coaches and Harassment Policy.
    • Be familiar with and adhere to all club policies.
  • Bogus Basin Seeks Director of Nordic Operations

    Bogus Basin Seeks Director of Nordic Operations

    (Job posting)

    Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area in Boise, Idaho, is hiring for a Director of Nordic Operations.

    Bogus Basin Recreational Association, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to accessible, affordable and fun year-round education for the Treasure Valley Community.

    The Bogus Basin Nordic Center at Frontier Point Lodge is a full-service Nordic operation and outdoor education center with 37K of groomed Nordic trails, Nordic Ski School, rentals, night skiing, snowshoe trails and limited access for fat-tire mountain biking.

    The Director of Nordic Operations will be responsible for the quality of the Nordic product including grooming, instruction and guest service. Successful candidates need to be accomplished Nordic skiers and possess a keen understanding of how to provide the best Nordic experience.

    Preferred candidates will have:

    • Prior experience operating a Nordic ski area.
    • Familiarity with Nordic grooming techniques and machinery
    • Skilled in multiple Nordic disciplines, skate and classic skiing
    • Familiarity with multi use trail systems
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with and develop community partners.
    • PSIA Nordic certification or coaching experience.

    Duration: Full-Time Year-Round

    To submit an application and resume apply go to: www.bogusbasin.org and select “job search” at the bottom of the page, or click here and search for the “nordic director” job opening.