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Job Listings

  • Transfer Press Operator: Borah Teamwear (Coon Valley, WI):
    Borah Teamwear seeks a Transfer Press Operator to join their team in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. We are a passionate group of team members pioneering the custom apparel experience. No previous experience required. We will train you!

  • Head Nordic Coach: Minneapolis Southwest High School (Minneapolis, MN):
    Minneapolis Southwest High School is seeking applicants for the position of Head (Boys/Girls) Nordic Ski Coach for Winter 2020-21. Southwest has a strong tradition of competitiveness in Nordic skiing including a state runner up finish in 2019-20. Qualifications/requirement include: successfully lead, develop, teach and provide a positive athletic experience for interested athletes grades 7-12. Program head should have a comprehensive knowledge of the sport of Nordic Skiing and be willing to meet all/any MSHSL & Southwest coaching requirements. Supervision is required on all school sponsored transportation. Team practices a Theodore Wirth Park. Head coach is also responsible for planning and overseeing all practice and race schedules. This is a stipend position. Interested candidates please contact Southwest Athletic Director, Robert Hollway at Robert.Hollway@mpls.k12.mn.us

  • Head Nordic Coach: Gogebic Community College (Ironwood, MI):
    Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a part-time coed Head Nordic Ski Coach. The Head Nordic Ski Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program from the recruitment and coaching of skiers to the scheduling of contests to oversight team travel. The head coach assumes full day-to-day responsibility for the maintenance and care of our ski team while doing so to build and maintain a nationally competitive program. Qualified candidates will have demonstrable knowledge of the sport as well as the communication and organizational skills required to develop and sustain a successful program. Candidates must be committed to building a program that values both the academic and competitive successes of our student-athletes.

Highlights

Virtual Book Launch with Jessie Diggins Tuesday

April 5, 2020
Due to the coronavirus situation, the launch for Jessie Diggins book "Brave Enough" has been moved online - and you can be part of it! The event will include a live discussion and 15-min workout. The virtual launch will be held via Crowdcast, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Organizers request that you sign up, then turn out Tuesday, April 7th at 11am CDT.

Bjorn Lasserud Memorial

March 12, 2020
Midwest skiing legend Bjorn Lasserud passed away on Wednesday, March 11th. Odd Osland has contributed a nice memorial to his dear friend Lasserud. A memorial service will be held in late May.

Related:

Bjorn Lasserud 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award

Skinnyski 2.0 Arrives!

December 30, 2019
After months of development (and about 10 years overdue), we roll out a brand-new website interface along with some great new features -- Skinnyski 2.0! Read all the details and give things a whirl, then let us know what you think.

CXC Annual Bike Drawing

August 30, 2019
The annual CXC Bike Drawing fundraiser benefiting Central Cross Country Skiing's Adaptive Program kicked off this week. The winner will receive a custom-designed, handcrafted, Bingham Built titanium road, cyclocross or hardtail bike frame built with wheelset and components!

RFP Updated for Trailhead Bike/Ski Service Provider

August 19, 2019
The Loppet Foundation has updated their request for proposals (RFP) for a bike/ski service provider in the Adventure space at the new Trailhead building at Theodore Wirth. Proposal submission deadline is this Friday, August 23rd.