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Tag: St. Paul Academy and Summit School

  • St. Paul Academy Seeks Head and Assistant Nordic Coaches

    St. Paul Academy Seeks Head and Assistant Nordic Coaches

    (Job posting)

    Head Varsity Nordic Skiing Coach 

    Start Date: November 12th, 2018 

    End Date: February 14th, 2019 

    St. Paul Academy and Summit School (St. Paul, MN) is seeking applicants for the position of Head Varsity Nordic Skiing Coach for the winter season. The minimum time commitment includes potential weekday practice times after 3:00 p.m. and all meets. Weekends included as the schedule demands.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    • Ability to communicate with High School aged boys and girls as well as parents and Athletic Department Administration
    • Comprehensive knowledge of the sport of Nordic Skiing
    • Coaching and/or playing experience in Nordic Skiing
    • Experience/familiarity with  MSHSL rules and commitment to youth sports preferred
    • Willingness and ability to support the assistant coaches and contribute to team needs
    • Must meet all the MSHSL coaching requirements and a CPR/AED Certification strongly preferred

    Assistant Nordic Skiing Coach 

    Start Date: November 12th, 2018 

    End Date: February 13th, 2019  

    St. Paul Academy and Summit School (St. Paul, MN) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Nordic Skiing coach for the winter season. The minimum time commitment includes potential weekday practice times after 3:00 p.m. and all meets. Weekends included as the schedule demands.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    • Ability to communicate with High School aged girls and boys as well as parents and Athletic Department Administration
    • Comprehensive knowledge of the sport of Nordic Skiing
    • Coaching and/or playing experience in Nordic Skiing
    • Experience/familiarity with  MSHSL rules and commitment to youth sports preferred
    • Willingness and ability to support the head coach and contribute to team needs
    • Must meet all the MSHSL coaching requirements and a CPR/AED Certification strongly preferred
  • St. Paul Academy Seeking Head Nordic Coach

    St. Paul Academy Seeking Head Nordic Coach

    St. Paul Academy and Summit School logo

    St. Paul Academy and Summit School is seeking applicants for the position of Head Nordic Skiing Coach for the winter season.

    Currently the Nordic program has 45 skiers ranging from enthusiastic beginners to elite competitors, supported by assistant coaches and parent volunteers. It includes boys and girls varsity, JV, and middle school teams. Varsity practices run 3:20 to 5:30 M-F typically with additional Saturday morning practices. The successful head coach will have a strong Nordic skiing background; an ability to lead, teach, delegate, and communicate; and enthusiasm for young people and the sport. The team competes in the IMAC conference and practices at various East Metro and Metro locations. The varsity typically holds a late December training camp and competes in the Mesabi East, Section, and State Meets. The season runs from early November through mid-February.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    • Ability to communicate with Middle and High School aged boys and girls as well as parents and Athletic Department Administration
    • Comprehensive knowledge of Nordic Skiing
    • Coaching and/or racing experience preferred
    • Experience/familiarity with IMAC and MSHSL rules and commitment to youth sports preferred
    • Willingness and ability to communicate with Athletic Department staff and fellow coaches
    • Must meet all the MSHSL coaching requirements and a CPR/AED Certification strongly preferred

    Application is found on the school’s employment website at http://www.spa.edu/page. cfm?p=552.