Ski Director & Head Coach

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Ski Director & Head Coach
Long Classification Title Athletic Coach II
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH Athletics Ski Program
Summary of Position
Administer a Division I Alpine and Nordic Ski program consistent with the policies of the University of New Hampshire, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA), and other appropriate organizations or governing bodies.
The Director of Men’s and Women’s Alpine and Nordic Ski will lead all aspects of a highly competitive Division I Ski program and will be responsible for facilitating the academic, athletic, and overall growth of every ski student-athlete consistent with the Department of Athletics goals of providing an outstanding student-athlete experience. Additionally, this individual will work closely with the Ski Sport Administrator and Director of Athletics to continually assess and elevate the program’s status in the areas of academics, recruiting, staffing, budget tracking and reporting, equipment ordering, marketing/public relations, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, NCAA and conference rules compliance, alumni engagement, and fundraising.
Manage all aspects of an intercollegiate ski program and oversee either the Alpine or Nordic program, which includes coaching, race day equipment prep, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, monitoring of student-athletes’ academic progress, compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules, alumni relations, fundraising, and supervision of assistant coaches.
Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 5-7 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4628FY24
Other minimum qualifications
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and policies
  • Experience coaching Alpine or Nordic skiing and recruiting strong classes of student-athletes
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive work environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes, staff, University personnel, parents, and supporters
  • Strong organizational skills to manage and lead a Division I Ski program
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum seven (7) years of successful coaching experience, preferably with a collegiate program
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/61137
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 21
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
 
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details


Posting Date 05/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Regular
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