Employment

Join us in growing one of Crested Butte’s premier non-profit organizations!

Crested Butte Nordic is a nonprofit organization that grooms 55 km of winter trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, rents ski and snowshoe equipment, delivers nordic ski programs for youth and adults, and hosts events, including The Alley Loop Nordic Marathon and the Grand Traverse Ski, Run, & Mountain Bike. We hire a diverse crew of year-round and seasonal with a focus on customer service, professionalism, and passion for the outdoors.

Current Openings

CB Nordic Team Coaching Staff

  • Position: Crested Butte Junior Nordic Team Coach
    Reports To:     Youth Program Coordinator
    Compensation:     $50/session base rate
    Hours of Work:     Minimum of 2 sessions/week and up to 6 sessions a week at approximately 2.5 hours/session 

    Job Description:  We are hiring Youth Team Coaches for all ages, including K - 1st Grade, 2nd - 3rd Grade, 4th - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, Backcountry, Biathlon, and PreK - 3rd Grade Nordic Ski 4 PE. New coaches must commit to two or more sessions per week, working up to six sessions per week with a combination of groups. Coach time commitment is approximately 2.5 hours/session. Kindergarten through 3rd Grade sessions are January 6th - March 28th. 4th Grade - 8th Grade sessions are December 2nd - March 28th. Coaches should plan on attending pre-season training sessions in November and December.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Coach youth sessions according to topics outlined in the group syllabus

    • Create a safe and positive environment for athletes and other coaches

    • Set measurable and attainable goals with athletes

    • Build relationships with athletes

    • Ensure athletes’ basic needs are met: safe, warm, dry

    • Be a superior role model for athletes

    • Use effective communication based on athlete’s age/developmental level

    • Have situational awareness to keep yourself and your group safe

    • Be on time for practices and coach meetings

    • Provide feedback to the Youth Programs Coordinator regarding lessons, your group’s progress throughout the season, and behavior or other challenges

    • Follow CBNT Policies and Procedures and the Coaches Manual

    • Report any incidents or accidents to the Youth Programs Coordinator

    • Promote racing opportunities to athletes and parents for youth after-school races, community series races, the Alley Loop, and other events

    • Occasionally ski with older/younger groups to develop team camaraderie and inclusion

    • Provide parents with tips to support their athletes

    • Share photos/videos with parents, Youth Program Coordinator, or marketing personnel

    • Attend pre-season coach trainings

    • Substitute for other coaches as needed

    Preferred Skills/Prerequisites:

    • 1st Aid and CPR

    • SAFESPORT Training will be required upon hire 

    Perks & Benefits

    • Nordic Center season pass

    • Staff discount on merchandise, events, programs, and dining

    To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Youth Program Coordinator Alex Riedman - alex@cbnordic.org.

New positions will be posted as they become available.