Nordic Program Director and Junior Team Head Coach

Job Title: Nordic Program Director and Junior Team Head Coach 

Job Status: Full-Time. Salary range $40,000-$50,000 based on experience and qualifications. Evenings and weekends required. 

Description: 

The Nordic Program Director and Junior Team Head Coach is responsible for design, management, and oversight of all Nordic ski programming – and all aspects of each of these programs – with a particular emphasis on the Junior Nordic Ski Team. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

● Develop yearly plans for all Nordic ski programs. (Adults, Juniors, and Youth). 

● Develop and maintain curriculum for Juniors and, at minimum, provide input on curriculum requirements for Youth and Adult programs. 

● Oversee, recruit, manage coaches and daily operations for all Nordic ski programs. 

● Communicate with all participants and parents for all Nordic ski programs. Write weekly communication for adult participants and/or junior parents of Nordic ski programs. 

● Develop pathways to Junior Team Program membership with emphasis on retention from the Endurance United Youth program and east metro High Schools. 

● Grow and maintain a core group of year-round Junior D-Team athletes. 

● Represent Endurance United as member of CXC Midwest Junior Committee. Attend CXC spring Congress. 

● Plan on attending Midwest spring championship trip to represent Endurance United.. (U16, U18 or Junior Nationals) 

● Maintain US Ski and Snowboard continuing education credits. 

● Travel to all Junior National Qualifiers with the Junior Nordic Team o Provide coaching, waxing, and logistical support for all athletes and families. 

● Develop the schedule and lead all coaching sessions with Junior Nordic Team athletes (est. 5+ sessions/week). 

● Attend all Junior Nordic Team camps in appropriate seasons. Coordinate logistics for all camps (food, lodging, transportation, training locations, etc.) 
o Keep parents and athletes informed on all updates and changes regarding camps. 

o Coordinate with other coaches who will assist with camps 

● Provide marketing and promotional content centered on Junior Nordic Team. 

● Work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to best serve members of Endurance United. 

●Actively promote Endurance United, both the organization as a whole as wellas the individual programs.

●Keep in contact with the Nordic Ski community including MN High Schoolcoaches and CCSA coaches.

●Assist with events when able and coordinate Junior Team to help volunteer atselect EU events, up to 4 events per year.

●Complete and maintain SafeSport training and refresher courses as required. 

Qualifications: 

●Prior experience coaching Junior athletes.

●Adhere to all Endurance United policies and procedures

●Demonstrated proficiency in classic and skate Nordic ski techniques androllerskiing.

●Strong written and oral communication skills

●US Ski and Snowboard Coach Membership. Level 100 Certification required.Pursuit of Level 200 certification in first year of employment.

●Valid Driver's license.

●Ability to lift 50lbs.

●Background screening.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to EU Executive Director, John Richter  john.richter@enduranceunited.org 

Application materials due by 6/23/25