Head Men's and Women's Ski Coach

Head Men's and Women's Ski Coach

University of Alaska Fairbanks

The Head Men's and Women's Skiing Coach provides comprehensive leadership and oversight for all aspects of UAF’s Nordic skiing programs within the Department of Athletics. The position is responsible for coaching and program development, student‑athlete recruitment, supervision and mentorship of assistant coaches, fostering a culture that promotes academic success, personal growth, and competitive excellence, ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies, and contributing to community engagement, fundraising, and responsible program administration.

• Provide coaching and program development for men’s and women’s Nordic skiing teams.
• Recruit student‑athletes and maintain a competitive pipeline.
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches.
• Promote academic success, personal growth, and competitive excellence among student‑athletes.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies.
• Engage the community, support fundraising initiatives, and manage program administration.
• Collaborate with athletics staff and campus partners to advance the department’s mission.

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Master’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology preferred.

This is a full‑time, term‑funded, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and benefits package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applicant review will begin on March 18, 2026.

Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, bjtappa or 907‑474‑6353.

The University of Alaska is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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