April 28, 2009 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC), the year-round junior training and racing program of the Nordic Ski Club Fairbanks is seeking an assistant coach to work as part of a team of professional and volunteer coaches dedicated to helping local junior skiers get the most out of their skiing experience.

FXC is a three year-old program made up of approximately 30 J3-OJ athletes. The athletes are divided into two training groups, the Devo Team for Middle School age athletes and the Comp Team for those in High School. Athletes compete in Fairbanks’ Town Race Series, Alaska’s Besh Cup qualifying series, high school races, JOs, Arctic Winter Games, Senior Nationals, as well as various other races around Alaska.

The primary role of the assistant coach is to help at races and regular training sessions held throughout the year for Devo and Comp Team athletes. In addition, the assistant coach would also be expected to help with summer and winter training camps as well as other trips throughout the year, fund raisers, various aspects of program management and administration, and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would have a college degree, ski racing experience at the collegiate level or higher, as well as time spent coaching or working with youth.

The job is part-time, year-round and salary is $15-20,000 annually. Potential for further employment exists within the local ski community, as well as for employment and education within the broader Fairbanks community.

Fairbanks offers 6.5-7 months of on-snow training (beginning October 3 this year) two well-developed ski trail systems with great grooming , a full race calendar, great dryland training opportunities particularly for activities on trails, ready access to some of the most incredible wilderness in North America, and a strong and supportive local ski community.

Applications due May 15. Position begins in June.

For more information please consult our web page www.fairbankscrosscountry.us or contact Head Coach and Program Director Pete Leonard at pete@peterleonard.net or (518) 637-2061.

To apply please submit a resume along with three references to the above email or by snail mail, FedEx, etc. to: Pete Leonard, 360 Acadia Dr., Fairbanks, AK 99712. Email submissions are preferred.

July 16, 2008 – Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC), the year-round junior training program of the Nordic Ski Club Fairbanks seeks an energetic coach to assist with a growing group of J3-OJ athletes. The job primarily consists of coaching at regular training sessions, but also includes assisting with ski service at races both in town and out, as well as helping with various other elements of running a successful ski program. The right candidate should have a college degree, coaching skills and experience, and ski racing experience at the collegiate level or equivalent.

Formed in 2006, FXC has taken advantage of Fairbanks’ great training environment and strong ski community to grow and develop. Last winter, 40 percent of the program’s 25 athletes qualified for their first Junior Olympics or Arctic Winter Games.

Among Fairbanks’ skiing assets are: 6 to 7 month ski season, excellent dryland training, especially for activities on trails; Birch Hill Recreation Area, with approximately 28Km of trails, including about 11Km of lighted trails and the 10,000 square foot Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center Building; excellent in-season grooming and off-season trail maintenance and improvements; an outstanding race organization with a full schedule of club, regional and national events; a great feeder program – Fairbanks Junior Nordic – with over 250 elementary school skiers; a large and supportive club membership and skiing public; excellent coverage of the sport in local media; a comprehensive cross country infrastructure, both physical and organizational.

Pay for the assistant coach will be $1,200-$1,500 per month depending on experience, plus up to $1,000 to cover moving expenses to Fairbanks. The initial contract period will be from October 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 with the potential to expand the job into a part-time, year-round position in coming years. In addition, FXC is committed to finding the successful candidate a good place to live as well as a part-time job that is the best possible match in his or her area of interest. Further possibilities exist within the community for coaching duties with local high school programs and for taking university level classes at UAF.

Please submit letter of introduction and resume detailing skiing, coaching and leadership experience plus three references with phone numbers to Pete Leonard, FXC Head Coach and Program Director.

Electronic or hardcopy submissions must be received by August 15, 2008. Submit to:
E-mail: Pete@peterleonard.net
US Postal Service/FedEx, etc: 360 Acadia Dr., Fairbanks, AK 99712
Questions: email Pete or call him at (907) 457-2144 or (518) 637-2061
Program website: www.fairbankscrosscountry.us