Job Openings

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

We are looking for a part-time weekend prep cook. You’ll have to wash dishes as well, but no experience is needed. This job is ongoing through April 1st.

The kitchen is a busy place, so you need to be punctual, clean and have a positive attitude - and be at least 16 years old.

Employment comes with a membership for you and your household – that’s skiing, snowshoeing, biking, rowing, running, biathlon and fitness classes. We’ll feed you during your shift, pay sick/vacation time and have generous discounts on in-house purchases.

Benefits:

  • Paid time off and sick time

  • Employee assistance program

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Employee discounts

Please send your resumé including references to jobs@craftsbury.com or mail to Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827 

Green Racing Project Biathlon Coach

We are looking for a Green Racing Project (GRP) biathlon coach who can work well as a collaborative member of a coaching team. This is a full-time, year-round and in-person position supporting Craftsbury’s team of elite-level biathletes and cross country skiers. 

We are accepting applications through April 15. The job will start in May.

Job Description:

  • Write the yearly shooting plan and implement shooting training for GRP biathletes.

  • Assist with implementing the daily ski training plan for all GRP Snow athletes (biathletes and cross country skiers).

  • Collaborate closely with other GRP Snow Staff. 

  • Model the values of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) mission (lifelong sport, sustainability, stewardship, engaging with the local community) and promote them among your athletes. 

  • Support the GRP Work Coordinator in matching athletes with work projects.

  • Check-in individually with biathletes regularly and monitor their training logs.

  • Travel to support winter racing opportunities (both ski and biathlon) for athletes racing domestically.

  • Communicate with Biathlon National Team coaching staff to coordinate training for Craftsbury athletes who attend US Biathlon (USBA) camps.

  • Support off-campus training camps for GRP Snow (normally Bend, Oregon & Soldier Hollow, Utah).

  • Collaborate with other GRP Snow coaches to manage team travel logistics, equipment needs and track expenditures.

  • Collaborate with Craftsbury Ski Club staff to help put on biathlon race events/camps. 

  • Coordinate with staff of GRP Row & GRP Run on initiatives that support all GRP teams.

  • Collaborate with GRP Snow and COC leadership to manage the yearly team application process/roster decisions. Weigh both athletic performance/potential and COC values (lifelong sport, sustainability, stewardship, engaging with the local community) in the decisions. 

  • Work towards developing positive relationships with all COC staff and work teams & help to build positive camaraderie and respect across the organization.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Outstanding communication skills

  • 2+ years of experience coaching biathlon at junior or senior level 

  • Experience writing training plans

  • USSA Cross Country Level 200 Coaching Certification or willingness to acquire

  • Experience planning race support for Eastern Cup level ski races or similar

  • Experience working as a member of a collaborative coaching team on national and international race trips for biathlon or cross country

  • US Biathlon Coaching License or willingness to acquire by start date

  • Safesport Certification or willingness to acquire by start date

  • First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to acquire

Benefits Include:

  • Employee meals in our beloved dining hall

  • Free membership to our trail network, gym and fitness classes

  • Paid time off and sick time

  • Health/Dental Insurance

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Short and long term disability/life insurance 

To Apply:

Applicants should send a brief cover letter and résume with references to our biathlon staff (biathlon@craftsbury.com) by April 15, and are encouraged to reach out with questions.