The following job posting is from the fine folks at Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks. While the rest of their job listing is obviously posted verbatim, I will editorialize only that I have trained and raced broadly in this country, and that Birch Hill, their home venue, is my favorite place in the country to ski race. Fwiw. Here’s NSCF:
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) seeks an energetic and enthusiastic head coach to lead its Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC) junior racing and training program.
Position details:
- Salary: $45,000 to $59,000 DOE
- Benefits: Flexible personal time off during training breaks and a $5,000 health stipend
- Relocation assistance: Negotiable
About FXC and NSCF:
FXC has been a cornerstone of competitive skiing in Fairbanks for 20 years, growing from fewer than a dozen participants to more than 60 skiers, ages 10–18. The program includes seasonal and year-round training at the Competition, Prep, and Junior Development levels.
The FXC coaching team consists of:
- One year-round assistant coach
- Part-time seasonal coaches for additional support
Beyond FXC, NSCF offers other programs:
- Junior Nordic (for younger skiers up to middle school)
- Adult lessons
- Biathlon
- Masters training
Why Fairbanks?
Fairbanks boasts one of the longest natural snow ski seasons in the U.S. (late October–April), at an elevation under 1,000 feet. The Birch Hill Recreation Area serves as FXC’s home venue, featuring an outstanding trail network and world-class facilities.
FXC resources include:
- Dedicated training space at Birch Hill
- A 12-passenger van and gear trailer
- A robust race schedule, including local races, JNQ events across Alaska, and U.S. National Championships
- Opportunities to coach on the Alaska Junior National Team
Living and coaching in Fairbanks
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, with close to 1,000 members and a strong financial foundation, has been a leader in cross-country skiing for more than 50 years. Fairbanks has a strong high school ski culture and a deeply supportive ski community.
Beyond skiing, Fairbanks offers:
- Outdoor recreation: World-class nordic trails, running, mountain biking, road biking, fat biking, and mushing
- Arts and culture: A vibrant music and arts scene
- Higher education: Home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which has its own cross-country ski team
- Travel connectivity: Excellent airline connections to major U.S. airports
- Community: A welcoming, tight-knit borough with a population of roughly 100,000
How to apply:
By the end of May 20, 2026, interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and résumé to executivedirector (at) nscfairbanks.org. A selection committee from NSCF will conduct interviews in person or electronically with qualified applicants.
For more information:
Contact Thad Keener at executivedirector (at) nscfairbanks.org or (907) 978-6343.
Join us in leading and inspiring the next generation of Nordic skiers.
