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Job Listings

  • Nordic Ski Head Coach: Edina High School (Edina, MN):
    Edina High School is seeking a head coach to lead their Nordic team for the upcoming winter. Applicants should possess a coaching license or alternative, and show strong communication and interpersonal skills. Questions can be directed to the athletic director, Troy Stein.

  • Head Nordic Ski Coach: University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (Green Bay, WI):
    The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Head Nordic Ski Coach to lead a highly competitive men's and women's Nordic ski program with the ambition of becoming the premier program in the Central Collegiate Ski Association and advancing multiple student-athletes to NCAA Nationals each year. The Head Coach will recruit, develop, and retain high-performing student-athletes while delivering technical excellence, innovative training, and a culture that empowers success.

  • Part-Time Executive Director: Vasa Ski Club (Traverse City, MI):
    The Vasa Ski Club is seeking a part-time Executive Director to help support and grow their programs, events, and community initiatives. This role focuses on keeping club operations running smoothly while supporting members, program leaders, coaches, and volunteers. A flexible position, success is measured by results, communication, and program support rather than a fixed number of hours. Workload varies seasonally, with increased activity during program registration periods and the winter season.

Highlights

Ariens Nordic Center Welcomes Olympian Paul Schommer to Team

May 14, 2026
After nearly a decade spent competing on the U.S. Biathlon National Team, it was announced on Thursday that Wisconsin-native Paul Schommer is joining the Ariens Nordic Center as a member of their staff. His new role will see him play an integral part in developing and supporting programming within the organization, working with youth of all ages and skill levels and focusing not only on biathlon, but many outdoor sports and recreational activities.

New Spring Job Openings

May 6, 2026
With spring slowly working in a little more warm weather, the job market has been heating up too, including a new posting by the Vasa Ski Club out of Traverse City, MI, and another at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Loppet: Sarah Olson Named Next LNR Development Coach

April 21, 2026
The Loppet Foundation announced on Monday that Sarah Olson is set to be start as the next Development Coach for the Loppet Nordic Racing (LNR) Program, beginning in mid-June. A LNR program alumni herself, Olson graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023 where she continued her cross country running and skiing career, and has since embraced life "from pole to pole," working as a firefighter in Fairbanks and Idaho, and in field operations in Antarctica.

Loppet: LNR Looking for Next Development Coach

March 10, 2026
With Coach Piotr Bednarski bowing out this spring, the Loppet Foundation has begun their search for the next Coordinator and Development Coach for the Loppet Nordic Racing (LNR) Program. If you are interested in the position, or know someone who might be, there is a link on the notices page for the full listing. Applicants are encouraged to apply by Sunday, March 15th.

Odd Osland Passes Away

March 3, 2026
Odd Osland, a very popular skier in the Twin Cities scene as well as a top World Masters skier, has passed away at the age of 84. There will be a social gathering on honor Osland on Monday, March 16th at the Mindekirken in Minneapolis.

Spring Job Openings

February 2, 2026
We're still in the midst of winter and with plenty of it ahead, but jobs are starting to show up for after the season, including a posting by Team Birkie for a High Performance Coach position.

Ahvo Taipale Biography Now Available

January 13, 2026
Doug Edmonson has released "Finn Sisu: Ahvo’s Journey," which chronicles the life of Ahvo Taipale, the Minnesota Nordic ski community leader and founder of Finn Sisu shop. Read about his journey in developing the shop and Midwest skiing, now available on Amazon.

Winter Work Opportunities

September 21, 2025
With hints of a shift in the season in the leaves new job opportunities are starting to pop up, including a few at the Loppet. Head over to the notices page to check out the latest postings, and keep an eye out for more to be added as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder.

New Job Notices

July 24, 2025
Job postings are still trickling in as the peak of summer wanes—check out the notices page for the last position openings!