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Posted: 04-Sep-25

Location: Canton, New York

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Skiing

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree St. Lawrence University is now accepting applications for a men’s and women’s assistant alpine ski coach. This is a full-time, 9-month, position. The assistant coach will be responsible for the following:

Duties/Responsibilities Provide elite on-site instruction and coaching in races and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices Provide support to student athletes competing at the upper level of collegiate skiing. Communicate strategies to develop a race-ready mindset Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members Plan and prepare for races Contribute to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student athletes Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising Monitor academic progress of athletes Recruit and retain highly talented athletes successfully, Research academic and athletic credentials Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings Organize and implement recruit visits Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes Serve as an effective role model for college-age students Assist with day-to-day operations of the alpine ski program Provide effective communication to head coach Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members Assist with the coordination of team travel Attend and participate in department trainings pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion

Position will have a secondary assignment within the department before the official start of the season and at the completion of carnival season. Assignments such as game management, ticket operations, or additional duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required. Previous experience coaching and or/competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable Committed to the values of a liberal arts education Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a quality student-athlete experience. Must be organized, take initiative, and utilize strong time management skills Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Valid driver’s license required and must meet the University’s Driver Safety Policy requirements Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to excel as a member of a diverse community

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About St. Lawrence University St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is the oldest continuously coeducational institution of higher learning in New York State. An independent, private university firmly committed to undergraduate liberal arts education and cross-cultural opportunities, St. Lawrence University offers a unique learning environment. The University’s 1900 students come from most US States and more than two-dozen other countries. Canton, the St. Lawrence River Valley, the nearby Adirondack State Park and the cities of Ottawa and Montreal provide the University community many social, cultural, and outdoor recreation activities. SLU’s homepage is at http://www.stlawu.edu. SLU is an EOE/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Connections working at St. Lawrence University More Jobs from This Employer https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21640681/assistant-men-s-women-s-alpine-ski-coach Return to Search Results