Posting for Nordic Combined Coach

July 2024

Nordic Combined Ski Canada and Sea to Sky Nordics are excited to offer a new coaching position.

Position:

  • Nordic Combined Coach (based out of Sea to Sky Corridor, British Columbia, Canada)

Job Description:

To include, but not restricted to:

  • Actively coach existing ski Jumping (SJ) and Nordic Multi-Sport programs for Sea to Sky Nordics (S2SN) in winter and summer
  • Actively develop, promote, and support new Nordic Combined (NC) programs in other locations in BC, Alberta, and eventually, other Canadian Provinces and Territories
  • Actively recruit new athletes into the sports of NC and SJ
  • Promote, develop and run training camps, based in the Sea to Sky Corridor, for prospective NC athletes, from across Canada
  • [these programs will begin as hybrid programs including NC and SJ athletes, with the primary focus on developing NC athletes]
  • Be available to travel internationally or domestically, with athletes, for training and/or for competitions
  • Work closely with the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Canadian Provincial Team Head Coach and SJC’s Development Manager

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Strong interest and experience in Nordic sports (XC skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Biathlon)
  • [It is recognized and expected that some candidates may not have experience in all 4 Nordic Sports]
  • Coaching credentials (NCCP or equivalent) in Ski Jumping and/or XC skiing
  • Experience working with young athletes (minors) and their parents
  • Familiar with Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Program model
  • Willing to work towards increasing credentials and experience in both Ski Jumping and XC ski coaching
  • Possession of Driver’s License to equivalent of, at minimum, BC Class 5
  • Willing to undergo a Criminal Record check in the Province of British Columbia, Canada
  • Participate in all safe sport requirements applicable to the position
  • Valid Canadian passport

Duration and Timelines:

  • This position is intended to be full time (40 hours per week), year-round, where the coaching duties may vary season to season, between active coaching duties and recruiting/promoting/planning and programing activities
  • Other time commitments (ie: less than full time) may be considered depending on the candidate’s strengths and other life commitments
  • Vacation time will be negotiated on a yearly basis, hopefully to fall primarily in shoulder seasons

Salary and Reimbursement:

  • This is a contract position subject to terms and conditions of a full contract to be negotiated and signed prior to hiring
  • Salary range will be $40,000 – $65,000 yearly, depending on experience, credentials, and time commitment (full time, ¾ time, etc.)
  • Salary may be augmented by additional coaching/instruction employment in Nordic Sport, at local venues.
  • Send resume or for more information to: Rick Smith rick.smith.83@gmail.com