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Assistant Coach – XC Ski Club – Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Full-time diverse assistant coaching opportunity for BKL/Junior/Master level cross country skiing & Biathlon
About Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Sports, Sustainability and Stewardship
Description
About Us:
The Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) is a community-focused athletic training facility and outdoor destination located on a lakeside campus in Craftsbury, Vermont. Your familiarity with and admiration for working and playing in a small and rural community will help the COC achieve our Mission:
- To support and promote participation and excellence in lifelong sports with a special focus on rowing, cross country skiing, biathlon, and running.
- To use and teach sustainable practices.
- To protect and manage the surrounding land, lake, and trails.
Position Summary:
The Craftsbury Ski Club (CSC) is seeking an individual with a diverse coaching skill set to assist with the development of our BKL/Junior/Master cross country skiing and biathlon programs. The CSC operates under the umbrella of the Outdoor Center and serves roughly 300 people aged 6-85 who are pursuing a goal of lifelong ski development. Our platforms range from learn-to-ski programs to highly competitive junior programs to recreational masters. The Craftsbury biathlon programs operate alongside CSC and serve a smaller subset of the same athletes. During the off season, most of our ski and biathlon coaches stay busy working with our mountain bike programs, particularly our Wheels On Wheels learn-to-ride program.
Pay:
Commensurate with experience in the range of $21 – $22 per hour with a weekend shift differential. Includes possibility of temporary staff housing in the first few months of employment.
How to succeed in this role:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong work ethic
- An acceptance for and ability to succeed while working in adverse weather conditions
- A high level of patience and a positive, collaborative coaching philosophy
- Attention to detail and eagerness to learn
- A love for skiing and endurance sports
Major Duties & Responsibilities May Include:
- Facilitating regular practices for various ski and biathlon groups, ranging from elementary school-aged (Bill Koch League-BKL skier) to highly competitive juniors to masters.
- Traveling to regional races to provide waxing and race support
- Helping develop practice plans for any given group
- Assisting in managing and maintaining equipment
- Helping to organize and coach day and overnight camps
- Biathlon rifle and range maintenance
- Assisting with weekly learn-to-ride bike groups on campus and at local schools
Qualifications:
- US Ski & Snowboard L100 coach certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience cross country skiing at a collegiate or higher level
- Ability to work with varied ages and abilities
- Willingness to work atypical hours under demanding conditions
- Experience working with kids
- Biathlon background preferred
Benefits:
Full-time employees (minimum of 28 hours worked per week) will receive:
- Depending on availability, there is the possibility of staff housing for the first few months of employment
- Paid time off
- Paid weekly. Weekend shift of differential of $2 per hour
- Simple IRA with match (up to 3%)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 100% of medical, dental, vision and disability insurance premiums paid (after 60 days of employment) for full-time employees
- Free meals in our dining hall during your shift
- Free COC membership for you and your family household covers all your trail use, plus fitness classes, gym use and other employee discounts
- 20% discount on retail items
- A Sports Massage Therapist on campus offers a free 30-minute session pending availability
- We also have a Chiropractor on campus. His availability varies; normal billing practices will apply (insurance accepted)
~~TEMPORARY ON CAMPUS HOUSING MAY BE AVAILABLE TO AID IN RELOCATION~~
To apply for this position, please submit a resume to jobs@craftsbury.com. You may also complete a job application on our Job Openings page.
Salary
$21 – $22 per hour.
Head Nordic Coach – Saint Michael’s College
Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a Head Nordic Coach who will lead a comprehensive, mission-driven program aligned with the values and goals of the College and Athletic Department. The successful candidate will foster a safe, respectful, and supportive environment that prioritizes student-athlete well-being, strong academics (minimum 3.0 GPA), and meaningful coach–athlete relationships through consistent communication and
mentorship. This role oversees a year-round program including training, competition, roster management, and effective budget, equipment, and travel planning in collaboration with department leadership. The coach will strategically recruit and support prospective student-athletes, working closely with Admissions and ensuring timely, thoughtful engagement
throughout the process. As a visible and collaborative member of the campus community, the Head Coach will actively engage the team in life skills programming, community service, and department-wide initiatives while embodying collegiality and teamwork.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plans and conducts practices during the season on a daily basis
- Coaches the team members during competition throughout the season
- Recruits prospects for the team throughout the year and maintains database on ARMS software
- Articulates Saint Michael’s College mission and vision as needed
- Counsels student-athletes with a focus on personal development
- Responds to requests and inquiries specific to the program, from within the department and College as well as outside
- Attends staff meetings on a monthly basis
- Promotes academic excellence
- Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people. Helps to create an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences
- Serves as an event management for competitions in their non-Championship segment
- In collaboration with the Head Alpine Coach, supervise the Kelley Ski Center.
The salary range for this position is $48-$54k For the full job description, click here.
We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed
on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.
Applicants should have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Requires at least 5 (five) seasons of coaching Nordic skiing at the collegiate, professional, or Olympic level (club coaching will be considered). Experience competing as a Nordic skier at the collegiate, national, or Olympic levels will count towards this requirement.
- The ability to recognize several likely causes of events, analyze relationships among several parts of a problem or situation, and then formulate a multi-step response.
- Reads and interprets a wide range of information. May interpret documents to others. Regularly writes reports and correspondence. Able to shift writing style as needed for different audiences. Regularly explains policies, listens to questions, responds, and problem solves. Speaks to individuals and small groups effectively.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- ARMS database for recruiting
Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements
- Must hold a US Ski and Snowboard L100 coach’s certification
- Current CPR certification to be renewed regularly
- Currant Basic First Aid certification to be renewed regularly
- Must meet driver’s eligibility requirements as stated in the Saint Michael’s College Vehicle Use Policy to personally transport team members or to use college-owned vehicles for recruiting/other college business
An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical screening, which is designed to assess the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Application Instructions:
Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:
- Resume
Review of applications will start immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled. Apply HERE.
Assistant Coach of Nordic Skiing – Williams College
The Williams College Nordic Ski Team is searching for an energetic and organized Assistant Coach to join our successful NCAA program! We’re looking for someone with a strong competitive background who excels at building relationships and is eager to contribute to all aspects of our program, from on-snow technique to recruiting.
Description
We are now accepting applications for the role of Assistant Coach of Nordic Skiing. This is a 40 hour per week, 10-month position with a full meal plan and a benefit package spread over 12 months, and also provides full tuition-remission of graduate school after six months of employment. Williams is a Division III institution and a member of the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) and New England Small College Athletics Conference (NESCAC).
Williams Skiing has a long history of success including NCAA qualifiers and All-EISA skiers. With an energetic Nordic skiing community throughout the Northern Berkshires and Southern Vermont, Williams provides the ideal place for an intercollegiate Nordic ski team. The team fosters a supportive and competitive environment based on a passion for skiing and the outdoors. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the head coach in the planning and execution of training sessions and technique development in both dryland and winter training
- Working with student-athletes at training and competitions to compete at their highest level
- Prepare athletes skis for competitions both by testing and applying wax
- Managing the recruiting database
- Assisting with the identification and recruitment of qualified student athletes who can succeed in the challenging academic environment at Williams
- Managing and developing social media presence
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
- Competitive Nordic Skiing experience required
- Minimum of 1-3 years of coaching experience preferred
- USSS L100 Coaching Certification or ability to obtain required
- Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III policies and ability to abide by these
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively required
- Valid Driver’s license. Successful completion of Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check is also a condition of employment in order to be able to drive college vehicles and/or transport students.
Application review will begin on April 14, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay for this position is $36,545, and includes a full meal plan and year-round benefits. Apply HERE.
Junior Nordic Team Assistant Coach – Ford Sayre
Ford Sayre Memorial Ski Council in Hanover, NH is a 501(c3) established in 1950 to promote the sport of skiing in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Ford Sayre is a volunteer-based organization that supports Alpine, Jumping, Nordic and Ski Mountaineering. The Nordic branch supports over 350 skiers, making Ford Sayre one of the largest Nordic programs in the United States.
Description
The Junior Assistant Coach will work closely with the Nordic Head Coach to support all aspects of the U16-U20 Junior Nordic Team (JNT). The JNT consists of 25-30 area high school skiers whose primary athletic focus is Nordic skiing. The JNT program offers fully-supported race travel trips (transportation, lodging and race support) to these skiers, creating a unique environment for team bonding and personal development. The right candidate will be community-minded, committed to adolescent development,
and have exceptional communication skills. The Junior Assistant Coach is expected to coach 5-8 training sessions per week (Jun-Mar). Summer and
winter are the busiest seasons for in-person obligations. In the fall, the number of coaching sessions is typically 5-6/week in the after school block or on weekends. As a key member of the Ford Sayre coaching team, this position will also be requested to provide some administrative support to our adult and youth programming.
The ideal candidate would also be interested in pursuing this position for more than one season.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead or support at 5-8 practices per week
- Collaborate with Head Coach to write group and individual training plans
- Regularly review athlete training logs
- Draft and send regular written and in-person communications with athletes, parents, coaches and other stakeholders
- Travel with the JNT to all supported races including overnight Eastern Cup weekends and at least two training camps
- Plan and coordinate logistics for overnight trips, including two training camps: summer camp and
Thanksgiving Camp. - Maintain and inventory team equipment and rental uniforms
- Coordinate merchandise and uniform orders
- Make regular web, social media and newsletter updates
- Assist with back-end administration of program registration
- Attend monthly Ford Sayre Nordic Committee meetings
Skills & Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge and passion for Nordic skiing and ski racing
- 1 year experience coaching or experience racing at collegiate or professional level
- Proficient rollerskier
- Basic ski waxing knowledge and proficiency
- Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal) are critical
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history. Must be comfortable driving a 15-passenger van. Towing experience is a plus.
Compensation
This is a full-time exempt position beginning as early as June 1, with some flexibility in start date. Salary is negotiable, with an anticipated starting annualized salary of $40,000.
Additional benefits include:
- Season pass to Oak Hill Outdoor Center
- USSS and NENSA Membership and Coaching Clinic/Certification fees covered
- Flexible vacation time
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and references to Hilary McNamee (NordicHeadCoach@Fordsayre.org) by April 24, 2026.
World Cup Coach – U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
JOB DESCRIPTION | APPLY HERE
Cross Country World Cup Coach
CLASSIFICATION: Year-round; Full-time
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Cross Country Sport Director
LOCATION: Remote
TRAVEL: Extensive travel including spring planning meetings, multiple 1-2 week training camps in the spring, summer, and fall, and approximately 90-100 days of travel during the World Cup competition season.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: Depending on experience.
BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package, 401k with 4% company match, generous flexible time off, & industry perks.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Cross Country World Cup Coach. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
The National Team Cross Country World Cup Coach will provide elite level technical and tactical coaching to A and B Team athletes. With a focus on performance, this Coach will work with all athletes to elevate their knowledge and execution of technical and tactical aspects of elite level skiing. The Coach will support athletes and their personal coaches plans and objectives by providing onsite coaching and inclusive, detailed multi-faced communication throughout the season.
The World Cup Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach and Sport Director and may be solely responsible for the organization and coaching of certain camps, including writing the camp training plan, or organizing World Cup weeks. Key to this position is the coach’s ability to manage the variety of daily training needs while on the road, and to assist each athlete and affiliate club equally. This coach must pay special attention to injured or overtrained athletes and maintain communication with all relevant coaches and sports medicine providers, to ensure injured athletes can manage their morale and return to sport quickly.
ABOUT US
U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Athlete Experience
- Provide world class technical and tactical coaching in an effective manner
- Engage in supportive, empathetic, and frequent communication with A and B Team athletes and personal coaches.
- Assist in developing the annual Team Culture Agreement with athletes and coaches and ensuring implementation and upkeep of that culture among the athletes and all support staff.
- Attend team captain’s meetings and when needed organize effective team meetings to relay information to athletes and staff the night before each race.
- Attend summer training camps and periodically visit athletes in their home clubs during the summer.
Operational Excellence
- Assist the Head Coach in designing all operations towards Olympic, World Championship, and World Cup success.
- Work with USST and personal coaches to prepare a detailed plan for each athlete and staff member involved with a competition, orchestrating training, entries, meeting and travel times, meals, procedures for warm up, equipment preparation, split timing, feeding, mental preparation, pre-event training, interaction between other staff and athletes, staff timetables, media interaction, and competition review.
- Maintain positive relationships with the FIS staff, industry, other national teams, individual Organizing Committees, and volunteers. These relationships are critical partnerships for the team.
- Interface with Sport Science and Sports Medicine to maximize opportunities for individual athletes.
- Must be physically fit and capable of testing skis for a long period of time, and training with the athletes on some of their easy sessions as a method of communication and of training observation.
- Must be able to wax skis, and be willing to improve waxing knowledge, and will at times serve as a technician for athletes for certain weekends.
- Play an active role on World Cup discretionary selection working group.
- Good written and spoken communication skills are necessary.
- Position requires leading team meetings at races and during camps and presenting at various education symposiums and events. Leadership skills are important.
- Position requires frequent technique video review
- Continually improve knowledge of physiology and training theory through active reading and research.
- Continually improve knowledge of sport psychology, and work with each psychologist, where appropriate, to assist athletes in their goals.
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard requires written OKRs (Objectives, Key Results) which will be frequently updated and reviewed with the Head Coach and the Program Director.
- Have strong knowledge of FIS rules; be aware of changes as they occur.
- Strong winter driving skills, and ability to operate manual transmission is imperative. If necessary, additional driving education may be required if requisite level is not met.
- Monitor athlete recovery status.
- Have knowledge of WADA/USADA rules.
Financial Performance
- Adhere to essential business directives as set forth by the Chief Financial Officer. This includes timely, accurate and ethical expense reporting, accurate budget planning, staying within the budget allocated for specific projects, and exercising foresight regarding changes of plans, contingencies, etc.
- Assist Sport Director in calculating and paying for hotel bills using FIS rules, and pay accurately on a weekly basis during World Cup.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- Experience coaching World Cup athletes either privately or on the World Cup circuit.
- Experience on the World cup circuit either as a coach or an athlete
- Graduate or undergraduate studies in a high performance coaching related discipline, such as physical education, strength and conditioning, sport science, kinesiology, or related subject is preferred.
- Excellent competency in making meaningful decisions from physical testing and data.
- Belief in the pursuit and championing of continuous improvement, nurturing a culture of safety and open discussion, having fun, and being the solution to cultivate a strong team.
- Commitment to inspire, train, and educate all U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and teams.
- Love of challenge, collaboration, teamwork, and recognition of team efforts to achieve results in complex projects, environments, and competitive industries.
- Excellent interpersonal, intrapersonal, time management, and communication skills and can use or alter them effectively within the changing contexts of the environment.
- Knowledge of international best practices in athlete and talent development, enhanced if it pertains to the demands of skiing.
- Must be motivated and driven to make material impact.
- This position requires extensive travel, domestically and internationally.
- Must be detail and task oriented, goal driven, a strategic and tactical thinker and planner, and always positive and professional.
- Excellent communication skills, both individually and in groups.
- 5+ years of professional coaching and/or program leadership preferred.
- Foreign language skills are a plus.
- Valid Driver License.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to visually assess a training venue to ensure athlete and staff safety.
- The ability to manage and use foresight when planning travel logistics and be willing and able to tackle travel challenges.
- Some lifting of heavy gear and baggage.
- Level 200 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification or equivalent preferred
- Must be an expert level XC skier
U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT
USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. USSS’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
World Cup Wax/Ski Technician Contractor – U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
CONTRACTOR JOB DESCRIPTION | APPLY HERE
XC World Cup Wax/Ski Technician (Contractor)
CLASSIFICATION Contractor
LOCATION Remote
TRAVEL Spring, Summer, and Fall: 2-4 x 1 week testing camps.
Winter: 90-110 days (November – March)
Consultant/Contractor shall provide XC World Cup Wax/Ski Technician services for the Cross Country Group, performing all duties and services needed for successful training and competition performance by athletes, as more particularly described below.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Athlete Experience at the Elite Level
- Work closely with athletes to select, manage, test, prepare, and maintain the ski fleets of assigned athletes as well as the team in general. Be available to help additional athletes needing support, as directed by the XC Program Director, XC Head Coach, or XC Head of Service.
- Plan for the selection of skis for each assigned athlete, often outside of the period of employment.
- Stay current on SafeSport training.
- Communicate frequently with athletes, coaches, service team members, and other USA staff.
Operational Excellence
- Work with the USA XC Head of Service to learn and assist in the daily testing and working protocols of the USA Service team.
- Work with the XC Program Director and XC Head of Service to develop a personal travel schedule for the preparation season and the race season to support the team.
- Engage in long-term and short-term planning with the rest of the service team.
- Engage in the procurement of equipment and materials as directed by the Head of Service, occasionally outside of the period of employment.
- Familiarize oneself with new technologies and developments in ski sport.
- Learn the complete operations of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard wax truck and grind truck, including the full set-up and take-down of the two trucks. Attainment of a commercial driver’s license (class whatever it is) may be required.
- Engage in the learning and operation of our grinding system and associated projects.
- Occasional support of camps and testing projects outside of the competition season.
Financial Performance
- Frequent expense reporting under the guidance of the XC Program Director.
- Paying wax companies frequently to avoid invoices arriving after the season, as directed by the Head of Service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to visually assess a testing or training venue to ensure athlete and staff safety.
- The ability to manage and use foresight when planning travel logistics and be willing and able to tackle travel challenges.
- Considerable lifting of heavy gear and baggage.
- Must be an expert level XC skier
COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- This position requires extensive travel.
- Must be detail and task oriented, goal driven, a strategic and tactical thinker and planner, and always positive and professional.
- Must be a team player, ready to work within a highly functioning and positive work culture.
- Excellent communication skills. Written and verbal. Individually and in groups. Adults and under-18.
- Strong database skills (Excel/Sheets).
- Strong winter driving skills, and ability to operate manual transmission is imperative. If necessary, additional driving education may be required if requisite level is not met. Will be required to learn the driving and operation of the two wax trucks.
- Must be physically fit and capable of testing skis for a long period of time, and training with the athletes on some of their easy sessions as a method of communication and of testing observation.
- 4-6 years of professional coaching and/or waxing preferred.
- Foreign language skills are a plus.
Contractor understands and accepts the risk of working in extreme weather conditions and agrees to provide the services described above despite such extreme weather conditions, within reason,
Contractor understands that providing the services may require heavy lifting and accepts the risks involved with such heavy lifting.
Development Coach – U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
CLASSIFICATION Year-round, Full-time, Exempt
REPORTS TO Cross Country Program Director and Sport Development Director
LOCATION Park City, UT or Remote
TRAVEL Approximately 4-5/months a year
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Cross Country Development Coach. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
The Development Coach is responsible for the support and evolution of the XC development pathway. This includes the coordination, organization and partial leadership of the National Under-16 Camp, Regional Elite Group (REG) camps, the National Development Group (NDG) camps, Under-18 Nordic Competition Teams, World Junior/U23 Championship Teams and select COC Teams including the creation of selection criteria, nominations, travel logistics, daily operations, identifying and securing staff, waxing, and coaching. Key to this position is the coach’s ability to manage the variety of daily training, testing, communication, and logistical needs.
ABOUT US
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Athlete Experience
- Engage in supportive, empathetic, and frequent communication with athletes, personal coaches, and parents.
- In collaboration with the rest of the USST coaching staff, support USST athletes in various preparation and competition projects.
- Work with USST and personal coaches to prepare a detailed plan for each athlete and staff member involved in development race trips, including the orchestration of training, meeting and travel times, meals, procedures for warm up, equipment preparation, split timing, feeding, mental preparation, pre-event training, staff timetables, media interaction, and competition review.
- Attend team captain’s meetings and organize effective team meetings to relay information to athletes and staff.
- Understanding and adherence to U.S. Ski & Snowboard staff guidelines, SafeSport and MAAPP.
Operational Excellence
- Work with regional coordinators to schedule and provide U.S. Ski & Snowboard support for Regional Elite Group (REG) camps and the National Under-16 camp.
- Work with the D-Team Coach and the Sport Development Director to understand and evolve the XC Development Pathway.
- Take a lead role in the organization and daily operation of NDG camps including staff selection, athlete nomination, training plan, budget plan, lodging, nutrition, travel logistics, occasional fundraising, and coordination with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard high-performance team when applicable/appropriate.
- Lead talent identification. Track prospects and maintain communication with prospective athletes and coaches. Communicate information with all USST staff on a regular basis.
- Oversee organization and daily operation details for U23/Junior World Championships, Under-18 Nordic Competition Teams, and select COC trips including the budgeting, planning and coordination of travel, flights, vehicles, cash advances, lodging, meals, race entries, equipment needs and any additional needs to properly accommodate and prepare the team. Manage and inventory team equipment, radios, and wax supplies.
- Coordinate with and Support the Sport Development Director at U.S. SuperTour, National Championships, SuperTour Finals and Junior Nationals by attending events as a representative of the U.S. Ski Team. Roles include scouting, recruiting, communicating/networking and establishing strong relationships with athletes, coaches, suppliers and organizing committees from around the nation.
- Track performance and nominate the Under-18 Nation’s Competition Team, the Junior World Championship Team, and Under-23 World Championship Team (JWSC/U23).
- Implement the National Coaches’ Education Curriculum at Regional and National Projects. In coordination with the Sport Development Manager, collaborate on the creation of new educational materials and the revision of current educational materials in an effort to further evolve the National Coaches’ Education System.
- Maintain positive relationships with the FIS staff, industry, other national teams, individual race organizations, and volunteers. These relationships are critical partnerships for the USA team.
- May frequently speak with media and should proactively assist the U.S. Ski & Snowboard communication liaison with acquiring notable camp and race news. This may include managing media requests for athletes and coaches, in conjunction with the Cross Country Program Director. Fulfill Development Partnerships including writing blogs, reports and taking photos for projects financially supported by the NNF.
- Have strong knowledge of FIS rules; be aware of changes as they occur.
- Have strong knowledge of WADA and USADA rules.
- Continually improve knowledge of physiology and training theory through active reading and research, video study, attendance of seminars and conferences, and observation of USST World Cup Staff and High Performance Team.
Financial Performance
- Adhere to essential business directives as set forth by the Chief Financial Officer. This includes timely, accurate and ethical expense reporting, accurate budget planning, staying within the budget allocated for specific projects, and exercising foresight regarding changes of plans, contingencies, etc.
- Assist Sport Development Director with all financial matters while on the road, ensuring all coaches under his or her direction submit detailed expense reports in a timely manner after each U.S. Ski Team Project, and keeping accurate accounts of athlete billing.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to visually assess a training venue to ensure athlete and staff safety.
- The ability to manage and use foresight when budgeting, planning, arranging travel, and to be willing and able to tackle travel challenges.
- Some lifting of heavy gear and baggage.
- Level 200 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Must be an expert level XC skier.
COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- This position requires extensive travel, domestically and internationally.
- Must be detail and task oriented, goal driven, a strategic and tactical thinker and planner, and always positive and professional.
- Excellent communication skills. Written and verbal. Individually and in groups. Adults and under-18.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, training and technical skills.
- Strong database skills (Excel/Sheets). Strong software skills for video production.
- Strong winter driving skills, including the ability to operate a manual transmission. If necessary, additional driving education may be required if requisite level is not met.
- Must be physically fit, capable of testing skis for a long period of time, and training with the athletes on some of their easy sessions as a method of communication and of training observation.
- Must be able to wax skis, and be willing to improve waxing knowledge, and will at times serve as a technician for athletes.
- 4-6 years of professional coaching and/or program leadership preferred.
- Foreign language skills are a plus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervision of all nominated NDG athletes when participating in U.S. Ski Team projects. Additionally, when the Cross Country Program Director is not present and in coordination with Sport Development Director, supervision and management extends to ski technicians, support staff, and personal coaches and volunteers when participating in U.S. Ski Team projects.
U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Executive Director – Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
Organization
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, founded in 1972, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and renowned provider of exceptional quality cross country skiing and snowshoeing experiences, located in the quaint village of Jackson, New Hampshire. JSTF maintains a vast network of cross-country and snowshoeing trails exceeding 100 km on land owned by JSTF, 70+ private landowners, the Town of Jackson, and the White Mountain National Forest. The JSTF annual operating budget exceeds $800,000.
Position Summary
The Executive Director (“ED”) is a full-time position responsible for all operations of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation and for providing leadership for the Foundation and its operations. The ED works with the Board of Directors to set policy and procedures for the operation and future of the Foundation, and to ensure mission alignment, organizational stability, and community impact. The ED is the public face of the organization, the internal leader of staff and operations, and the steward of JSTF’s financial and programmatic health. The ED directly manages several functional staff members and oversees approximately 50-60 employees and volunteers who are primarily seasonal.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum of five years of experience managing functions relevant to a cross-country skiing operation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build and maintain solid relationships
with the Board of Directors, landowners, and donor benefactors. - Proficient time and project management skills with ability to effectively plan, execute, and delegate
tasks. - Solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365 for preparing budgets, presentations, and communications.
- Passion for outdoor recreation including cross country skiing and snowshoeing is a plus.
Compensation: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
Reports to: The President of the Board of Directors
Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2026
Application Period: Ends on Monday, April 6, 2026
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter of interest and resume to: JSTF ED Search Committee at: jacksonxcjobs@gmail.com. Confidentiality will be fully respected.
The Executive Director role is organized around three key areas of responsibility:
- Institutional and Outward Facing Collaboration
- Provide overall dynamic leadership and direction to maintain JSTF as the premier northeastern cross-
- country skiing and snowshoeing destination.
- Identify and develop innovative programs and services within the JSTF mission that are advantageous
for the future financial success of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation and beneficial to the village of
Jackson, New Hampshire. - Develop initiatives to increase and diversify the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing population,
and to create the next generation of cross-country skiers. - Plan and execute high quality, inclusive, local, regional, and national class events that serve both the
racing and non-racing cross-country skiing and snowshoeing public. - Initiate, develop, and oversee programming for constituent groups (e.g. Friday Gliders, Sliders, etc.).
- Work with the Board of Directors to:
- Secure permanent trail easements on private property.
- Develop annual and longer-term institutional goals.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase the JSTF customer base, donor base, and volunteer base for events and operations.
- Organizational Leadership
- Oversee the recruitment and employment of employees and volunteers.
- Ensure that sound human resource practices are in place to include maintenance of current job
descriptions and employee performance evaluations. - Interface with external consultants, including accounting, information technology, marketing, and
fundraising professionals. - Oversee purchase, use, and maintenance of trail and office equipment, buildings, and trail networks.
- Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with related organizations, local businesses,
landowners, the Town of Jackson, White Mountain National Forest, and possible retail tenants. - Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies, including digital marketing and social
media. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Financial & Professional Stewardship
- Develop annual and capital budgets for approval by the Board of Directors and manage the business
- to achieve budgeted goals.
- Work with the Board of Directors to develop and execute fundraising strategies.
- Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to our customer base, business partners, and the
Board of Directors. - Maintain a strong working knowledge of and participation in trade associations relevant to cross
country skiing and snowshoeing operations and marketing. - Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of Nordic ski culture, trail layout, and equipment.
