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Youth Cross Country Ski Coach

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Youth Cross Country Ski Coach

Location

Missoula, Montana

Job Type

Short Term Worker

Job Number

00609

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

P&R Recreation

Opening Date

11/13/2025

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Overview

Love the snow and want to share your passion for skiing with the next generation? Join our team as aYouth Cross Country Ski Coachand help kids discover the joy of gliding through winter! Our program introduces children ages 2–12 to the fundamentals of cross-country skiing through games, play, and skill-building activities that make learning fun and rewarding.

As a coach, you’ll help create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where kids gain confidence on their skis while building friendships and a lifelong love for the sport. The program runs from early January through late February, Monday–Thursday afternoons (approximately 2:30–5:30 PM), with flexible scheduling—whether you’re available one day a week or all four.

To Apply : All applicants must submit a City of Missoula application.

Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.

Instructor I - $50/Practice - 4-hour practice

Instructor II - $52/Practice - 4-hour practice

Instructor III - $55/Practice - 4-hour practice

Essential Functions

+ Plan, organize, evaluate, and lead classes/lessons within specified program.

+ Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment; instruct participants with varied fitness and skill levels; perform emergency first aid.

+ Inspect and set up sports and fitness equipment; observe all participants to ensure safety.

+ Demonstrate and/or explain how to perform various exercises, routines, and techniques to minimize injuries and improve fitness and performance.

+ Monitor participants techniques and progress to ensure proper form and adapt program as needed.

+ Provide options during class/lesson to help participants feel successful.

+ Maintain and organize various paperwork, schedules, and other required resources.

+ Promote positive sportsmanship and stewardship towards all recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor) for participants and spectators.

+ Other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in recreational sports and fitness activities.

+ Knowledge of rules and strategies of specified program with the ability to interpret and apply City adapted rules and regulations.

+ Skill in promoting positive and safe environments.

+ Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.

+ Ability to effectively break instructions down to specific skills and techniques with patience and tact.

+ Ability to lead and work with both adults and youth of all ages.

+ Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public and deescalate stressful situations.

+ Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

+ Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.

+ Ability to accept criticism and resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.

+ Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.

Working Conditions:

+ Positions require the ability to lift 50 lbs. or less.

+ Work environment may involve occasional exposure to unavoidable seasonal weather conditions.

Qualifications and Additional Application Materials

+ Any combination of training and experience with leading sports or fitness programs.

+ Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.

+ Must have CPR/First Aid & AED certifications within 30 days of hire.

+ Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, preferred.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

+ Market-Competitive Salary

+ Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities

+ $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage

+ $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

+ Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident

+ Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan (http://mpera.mt.gov/) with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program

+ Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

+ Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

+ The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Additional benefits package information is available here (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/53956/Benefits-at-a-Glance?bidId=) .

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What is your experience cross country skiing?

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Employer

City of Missoula

Address

435 Ryman Street

Human Resources

Missoula, Montana, 59802

Phone

406-552-6130

Website

https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/

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