FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPA Head Nordic Ski Coach

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks applicants for the position of Head Nordic Skiing Coach for the 2016-2017 winter season. Currently the Nordic program has 45 skiers ranging from enthusiastic beginners to elite competitors, supported by assistant coaches and parent volunteers. It includes boys and girls varsity, JV, and middle school teams. Varsity practices run 3:20 to 5:30 M-F typically with additional Saturday morning practices. The successful head coach will have a strong Nordic skiing background; an ability to lead, teach, delegate, and communicate; and enthusiasm for young people and the sport. The team competes in the IMAC conference and practices at various East Metro and Metro locations. The varsity typically holds a late December training camp and competes in the Mesabi East, Section, and State Meets. The season runs from early November through mid-February. SPA is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Applications can be found on the school website: http://www.spa.edu/page.cfm?p=552. Please contact Dawn Wickstrum, Director of Athletics, at [email protected].