Racing and Sports Shift Supervisor jobs in South Burlington, VT

We are looking for a Green Racing Project (GRP) biathlon coach who can work well as a collaborative member of a coaching team. This is a full-time, year-round and in-person position supporting Craftsbury’s team of elite-level biathletes and cross country skiers.

We are accepting applications through April 15. The job will start in May.

Job Description:

• Write the yearly shooting plan and implement shooting training for GRP biathletes.

• Assist with implementing the daily ski training plan for all GRP Snow athletes (biathletes and cross country skiers).

• Collaborate closely with other GRP Snow Staff.

• Model the values of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) mission (lifelong sport, sustainability, stewardship, engaging with the local community) and promote them among your athletes.

• Support the GRP Work Coordinator in matching athletes with work projects.

• Check-in individually with biathletes regularly and monitor their training logs.

• Travel to support winter racing opportunities (both ski and biathlon) for athletes racing domestically.

• Communicate with Biathlon National Team coaching staff to coordinate training for Craftsbury athletes who attend US Biathlon (USBA) camps.

• Support off-campus training camps for GRP Snow (normally Bend, Oregon & Soldier Hollow, Utah).

• Collaborate with other GRP Snow coaches to manage team travel logistics, equipment needs and track expenditures.

• Collaborate with Craftsbury Ski Club staff to help put on biathlon race events/camps.

• Coordinate with staff of GRP Row & GRP Run on initiatives that support all GRP teams.

• Collaborate with GRP Snow and COC leadership to manage the yearly team application process/roster decisions. Weigh both athletic performance/potential and COC values (lifelong sport, sustainability, stewardship, engaging with the local community) in the decisions.

• Work towards developing positive relationships with all COC staff and work teams & help to build positive camaraderie and respect across the organization.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Outstanding communication skills

• 2 years of experience coaching biathlon at junior or senior level

• Experience writing training plans

• USSA Cross Country Level 200 Coaching Certification or willingness to acquire

• Experience planning race support for Eastern Cup level ski races or similar

• Experience working as a member of a collaborative coaching team on national and international race trips for biathlon or cross country

• US Biathlon Coaching License or willingness to acquire by start date

• Safesport Certification or willingness to acquire by start date

• First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to acquire

Benefits Include:

• Employee meals in our beloved dining hall

• Free membership to our trail network, gym and fitness classes

• Paid time off and sick time

• Health/Dental Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Short and long term disability/life insurance

To Apply:

Applicants should send a brief cover letter and résume with references to our biathlon staff (biathlon@craftsbury.com) by April 15, and are encouraged to reach out with questions.