Nordic Ski Assistant Coach

Role Nordic Ski Assistant Coach FLSA Status Exempt Reports to Director of Athletics and Head Nordic Ski Coach Season duration November February Breck Overview Breck School is a preschool through twelve coeducational college preparatory Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley Minnesota with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics athletics and the arts Our Schools Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity inclusion and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students faculty staff and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice Upon graduation Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity self knowledge and social responsibility matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world Position Overview The Assistant Nordic Ski Coach is responsible for supporting the success of the Nordic Ski program Working in close partnership with the Nordic Ski Head Coach the Assistant Coach manages the day to day operations of the program while playing a key role in preparing student athletes for success at the varsity level All coaches are required to abide by rules and regulations of the NFHS the MSHSL IMAC Conference and Breck School Responsibilities Reinforce the tone and culture of the team model teamwork trust inclusivity respect and leadership; encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all times Manage and supervise practices and athletic events Work with student athletes to improve their abilities in Nordic Ski Partner with coaching staff to provide unity across all levels and teams Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide a year round support Encourage and support multi sport athletes within Breck Participate in special activities such as parent meetings senior night banquets etc Attend meetings and events to improve coaching performance such as professional development meetings clinics etc Qualifications Prior playing or coaching experience in Nordic Ski Understanding of Nordic Ski fundamentals and effective coaching techniques and skills including rules regulations strategies and techniques of Nordic Ski Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators governing organizations MSHSL etc opponents staff parents and athletes Exhibits professionalism organizational communication delegation and interpersonal skills