Head Coach: Nordic Skiing

Colchester, VT, United States

Job Description

Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a Head Nordic Ski 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, 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. 

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

Head Coach: Nordic Skiing

Colchester, VT, United States

Job Description

Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a Head Nordic Ski 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, 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. 

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:
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• Resume
Review of applications will start immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled.  

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Job Info

• Job Identification 64
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 04/10/2026, 03:45 PM
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 1 Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439, US

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