"Assistant Coach Of Nordic Skiing"

Assistant Coach Of Nordic Skiing

JR10000000800
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

Are you a dedicated Nordic ski enthusiast with a passion for helping student-athletes succeed? The Williams College Nordic Ski Team is searching for an energetic and organized Assistant Coach to join our successful NCAA program! We're looking for someone with a strong competitive background who excels at building relationships and is eager to contribute to all aspects of our program, from on-snow technique to recruiting.

We are now accepting applications for the role of Assistant Coach of Nordic Skiing. This is a 40 hour per week, 10-month position with a full meal plan and a benefit package spread over 12 months, and also provides full tuition-remission of graduate school after six months of employment. Williams is a Division III institution and a member of the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) and New England Small College Athletics Conference (NESCAC).

Williams Skiing has a long history of success including NCAA qualifiers and All-EISA skiers. With an energetic Nordic skiing community throughout the Northern Berkshires and Southern Vermont, Williams provides the ideal place for an intercollegiate Nordic ski team. The team fosters a supportive and competitive environment based on a passion for skiing and the outdoors. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the head coach in the planning and execution of training sessions and technique development in both dryland and winter training
• Working with student-athletes at training and competitions to compete at their highest level
• Prepare athletes skis for competitions both by testing and applying wax
• Managing the recruiting database
• Assisting with the identification and recruitment of qualified student athletes who can succeed in the challenging academic environment at Williams
• Managing and developing social media presence
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
• Competitive Nordic Skiing experience required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of coaching experience preferred
• USSS L100 Coaching Certification or ability to obtain required
• Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III policies and ability to abide by these
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively required
• Valid Driver's license. Successful completion of Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check is also a condition of employment in order to be able to drive college vehicles and/or transport students.

Application review will begin on October 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay for this position is $36,545, and includes a full meal plan and year-round benefits.

Please visit http://careers.williams.edu to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

To apply, visit https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/williamscollege/External_Career_Site/job/Williamstown-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Coach-of-Nordic-Skiing_JR10000000800.