Bogus Basin Nordic Team Seeks Assistant Coach, September – March
Published: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:00 AM MDT
The Bogus Basin Nordic Team (BBNT) is looking for a multi-talented assistant coach to join its staff as the “Comp Devo” Coach. Boise, Idaho’s Bogus Basin Nordic Team began in 1987 and now is a year-round, competitive junior cross-country ski program focused on helping its members achieve their athletic goals. The Team serves skiers ages 9-19, currently has 32 members and 4 coaches. Visit us at:
The Assistant Coach duties include but are not limited to:
• Implementing training plan for dry-land and on-snow training for the Comp Devo Team from September to mid March.
• Assist in management of the race and camp trips, either as an assistant on trips or as acting Head Coach remaining in Boise.
• Support at other team functions as necessary.
• In charge of trip reservations/accommodations at Western State Championships, date and location TBA.
• Assist in training of volunteer coaches.
• Community outreach efforts.
• Keep records of: daily attendance, what was done during practice, and any injuries that occurred, to be given to Program Director weekly.
• Conduct a mid season and year-end review of all Comp-Devo skiers, pertaining to technique, both classic and freestyle, fitness, attitude, and the athlete’s personal goals.
• Handle communication with Comp-Devo families at the direction of the Program Director/Head Coach concerning: Races/Trips/Activities/Camps, when/where, cost and transport details; changes in schedule.
• Will be involved in the implementation of other duties that advance BBNT towards its mission of being a professional ski club.
Must be flexible and able to work at various times 5 days/week (6-7days week during high race season). Successful candidate must have valid Drivers License and good driving record; experience with 15 passenger vans a plus. Coach must understand and sign the Coaches Code of Conduct.
Position begins Sept. 4 and ends on March 14. Employment may begin as soon as candidate is available, but no later than September 25. Salary: is competitive - DOE in nordic sport and education.
To apply: e-mail letter of application & résumé with at 2 professional references by August 30, 2008. Please also request the Complete Job Description with Key Dates.
Attn: BBNT Program Director/Head Coach, Scott Johnstone freeheel_scott@hotmail.com
208-409-0181
Boise, Idaho is a great place to live and work! Bogus Basin Nordic Team has excellent dryland practice venues, including 32 miles of paved greenbelt for roller skiing and other sites. A foothills trail network behind Camel’s Back Park in Boise’s idyllic North End provides an optimal dryland meeting site and is close to team members, ski area road, shopping and Boise’s lively downtown. Transit time to Bogus Basin is 40 minutes over a paved 16-mile road. Bogus Basin Nordic Center has a 6,000 square foot modern lodge with secure Team Room, 37 kilometers of varied ski trails, including 6.2 km lighted by solar power. Explore the benefits of living here at wikipedia.org and www.boise.org.
