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Job description
Supervisor: Athletic Director and Head HS Nordic Skiing Coach
Estimated time commitment: 10-20 hours per week, depending on the part of the season (the official season is December through the end of February)
Detailed description of duties/responsibilities:
Responsible for distribution and collection of equipment and uniforms
Instruct in skiing skills and technique at afternoon weekday practices
Keep safety a priority in all activities
Supervise athletes at meets and on the bus traveling to and from those events
Available to work afternoons, evenings and weekends, and be willing to travel with the team to different locations for meets
Communicate clearly and positively with parents and athletes
Complete the coach certifications required by the school district
Special qualifications, if any:
Background and experience with nordic skiing, preferred
Experience coaching or working with youth, especially with middle school athletes, preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Must possess leadership skills, and be able to set an example for athletes
Excellent communication skills in order to inspire athletes and work with them on improvement.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
Knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud. The work environment may vary from extremely cold to extremely hot depending on the activity and the season of the year. In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Middle School Head Nordic Coach
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Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026
Job Description
Stipend Amount: Starts at $1,702/year; follows coaching salary schedule
Supervisor: Athletic Director and Head HS Nordic Skiing Coach
Estimated time commitment: 10-20 hours per week, depending on the part of the season (the official season is December through the end of February)
Detailed description of duties/responsibilities:
Responsible for distribution and collection of equipment and uniforms
Instruct in skiing skills and technique at afternoon weekday practices
Keep safety a priority in all activities
Supervise athletes at meets and on the bus traveling to and from those events
Available to work afternoons, evenings and weekends, and be willing to travel with the team to different locations for meets
Communicate clearly and positively with parents and athletes
Complete the coach certifications required by the school district
Special qualifications, if any:
Background and experience with nordic skiing, preferred
Experience coaching or working with youth, especially with middle school athletes, preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Must possess leadership skills, and be able to set an example for athletes
Excellent communication skills in order to inspire athletes and work with them on improvement.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
Knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud. The work environment may vary from extremely cold to extremely hot depending on the activity and the season of the year. In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $1,702 Stipend
Job Categories:
Athletics & Activities > Coaching
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Kathleen Fitzsimmons
Lake County School district R-1t 328 W, 5th street
Leadville, Colorado 80461
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Worksite address
leadville, CO, 80461, US
Who can apply
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