Overview
The Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team (BNJRT) is a team based in Boulder, CO which has been training 8-19 year old athletes for more than 38 years as part of the USSS Rocky Mountain Division. With an average of 35 athletes per season, BNJRT is focused on providing an environment that fosters a lifelong love for the sport of Nordic skiing. Many athletes have the opportunity to compete at the national level while others view Nordic skiing as a great way to train for other sports. Either way, BNJRT prides itself on its “family” environment where support for all ages and abilities is encouraged to optimize the success of all athletes.
HEAD COMPETITION COACH & PROGRAM MANAGER
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of head coach will be for setting the overall training schedule for U16+ skiers and assisting with growth and development of skiers at the U14, U12, U10 levels as well as hiring, training, managing and supervising assistant coaches to run a successful Nordic ski program which both allows athletes the chance to compete at the highest levels and enjoy the sport. With the added responsibility of program manager to coordinate and supervise all aspects of our Nordic team.
Essential Duties
- Contribute to a positive environment to foster a lifelong love for the sport of Nordic skiing
- Foster an inclusive and cohesive team dynamic among athletes and coaches
- Be an active learner, communicate well and motivate youth skiers
Team Organization & Management & Communications
- Work with the head development coach to manage and coach the entire team
- Report to the BNJRT Board of Directors at monthly board meetings
- Responsible for internal and external marketing communications (to the press, website, team blog) in conjunction with parent volunteer
- Responsible for providing website updates, maintaining team blog and team training calendar
- Generate timely and excellent communications with skiers and their parents, including weekly emails regarding training location, schedule, and focus for each age group
- Responsible, in coordination with head devo coach for hiring, supervision, leadership, training, and oversight of the per diem coaching staff and implementation of training. Report per diem attendance to Board Treasurer for payment. Coordinate all coach passes and waivers for the season including races
- Help athletes set goals, review progress towards goals throughout the season and provide written feedback/report to parents
- Responsible for waxing equipment, ski team equipment and team rental gear
- Coordinate van needs and maintenance with parent volunteers plus coordinate van usage and drivers with coaches
- Coordinate team order night with BNS
- Assist with BNJRT fundraising and outreach events
Racing/Training
- Responsible for U16+ athletes; work with head devo coach to oversee training for all age groups
- Participate in all Rocky Mountain Nordic Region monthly meetings
- Responsible for all aspects of JNQ race weekends including race entries, waxing, coaches, athlete management, transportation, hotel/lodging options
- Communicate with skiers and their parents, including weekly emails regarding training location, schedule and priorities for each age group
- Development and management of weekly, monthly, and annual training schedules and plans for all BNJRT athletes, including use of Training Peaks or other training software
- Responsible for supervision, leadership, training, and oversight of the coaching staff and implementation of training
- Coach skiers of all age groups with a technique focus – using extensive knowledge of classic and skate techniques with the ability to communicate technique to the athletes
- Facilitate any outside strength training as needed
- Conduct fall dry-land training sessions and the winter ski training sessions
- Hold a Thanksgiving Camp (depends on interest level of BNJRT skiers and compensated by athletes attending)
Optional
- Opportunity to attend Junior Nationals as a part of the RMN staff if selected by the Rocky Mountain Nordic Region
- Opportunity to attend S. Nationals (depends on interest level of BNJRT skiers)
Tentative team training schedule
- Winter – on snow, Dec. – Apr.
- Preseason – dryland, Sept. – Nov.
- Spring/summer – dryland, May – Aug. – compensation is in addition to contract payment
Minimum Qualifications (could be obtained by the beginning of the season)
- Competitive race experience with extensive knowledge of classic and skate technique
- 3 or more years of coaching experience preferred
- Driver’s license – clean record; experience towing a trailer helpful
- CPR/First Aid
- Minimum Level 100 USSA Cross Country Certification
- Position: August – April
- Compensation: starting from $36,000 Sept. – Apr., DOE. Summer compensation additional.
- BNJRT has a close relationship with Boulder Nordic Sport and coaches frequently choose to work for Boulder Nordic Sport to supplement income. Year-round employment is available for appropriate candidates.
Email resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@bnjrt.ski
HEAD DEVELOPMENT COACH
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the head development coach is to set the overall training schedule for U14, U12, U10 levels BNJRT Skiers, and assist with growth and development of U16+ levels as well as hiring, training, managing and supervising assistant coaches to run a successful Nordic ski program which both allows athletes the chance to compete at the highest levels and enjoy the sport.
Essential Duties
- Contribute to a positive environment to foster a lifelong love for the sport of Nordic skiing
- Foster an inclusive and cohesive team dynamic among athletes and coaches
- Be an active learner, communicate well and motivate youth skiers
Team Organization & Management & Communications
- Work with the head coach and all assistant coaches, to manage and coach the entire team
- Report to the BNJRT Board of Directors at monthly board meetings
- Generate timely and excellent communications with BNJRT Skiers and their parents, including weekly emails regarding training location, schedule, and focus for each U14, U12 and U10 group
- Responsible, in coordination with the head coach for hiring, supervision, leadership, training, and oversight of the per diem coaching staff and implementation of training
- Help BNJRT Skiers set goals, review progress towards goals throughout the season and provide written feedback/report to parents
- Responsible for waxing equipment, ski team equipment and team rental gear
- Assist with BNJRT fundraising and outreach events
Racing/Training
- Responsible for U14, U12 and U10 athletes; work with head competition coach to oversee training for all age groups
- Participate, in coordination with the head competition coach, in all Rocky Mountain Nordic Division monthly meetings
- Responsible for assisting head coach with all aspects of JNQ race weekends including race entries, waxing, coaches, BNJRT Skier management, transportation, and hotel/lodging options
- Communicate with BNJRT U14 and younger skiers and their parents, including weekly emails regarding training location, schedule and priorities for each age group
- Development and management of weekly, monthly, and annual training schedules and plans for U14 and younger skiers
- Responsible for supervision, leadership, training, and oversight of the coaching staff and implementation of training
- Conduct fall dry-land training sessions and the winter ski training sessions
- Coach BNJRT Skiers of all age groups with a technique focus – using extensive knowledge of classic and skate techniques with the ability to communicate technique to the athletes
- Hold a Thanksgiving Camp in coordination with the head competition coach (depends on interest level of BNJRT skiers and compensated by athletes attending)
Optional
- Opportunity to attend Junior Nationals as a part of the RMN staff if selected by the Rocky Mountain Nordic Region
- Opportunity to attend S. Nationals (depends on interest level of BNJRT skiers)
Tentative team training schedule
- Winter – on snow, Dec. – Apr.
- Preseason – dryland, Sept. – Nov.
- Spring/summer – dryland, May – Aug. – compensation is in addition to contract payment
Minimum Qualifications (could be obtained by the beginning of the season)
- Competitive race experience with extensive knowledge of classic and skate technique
- Experience working with school-aged children
- Coaching experience preferred
- Driver’s license – clean record; experience towing a trailer helpful
- CPR/First Aid
- Minimum Level 100 USSA Cross Country Certification
- Position: August – April
- Compensation: starting from $24,000 Sept. – Apr., DOE. Summer compensation additional.
- BNJRT has a close relationship with Boulder Nordic Sport and coaches frequently choose to work for Boulder Nordic Sport to supplement income. Year-round employment is available for appropriate candidates.
Email resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@bnjrt.ski
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Prior to a final offer, the selected candidates will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check.
BNJRT offers equal treatment to all applicants. BNJRT prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Any offer for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981
