The Ford Sayre Alpine Hiring Committee is thrilled to announce that Kate Anderson will be the new Alpine Head Coach. This is a new role for the Ford Sayre Alpine program and Kate is the ideal match for this leadership position.
Kate is an excellent communicator and thoughtful leader with many years of experience in the world of ski racing, including coaching for the past sixteen years. Kate grew up in a family of ski racers in New Hampshire. Most recently she has co-coached a private PG Program, Quantum Sports International, with her father. Kate is not new to the Upper Valley area, having spent a year as the Alpine Assistant for the Dartmouth Ski Team in 2014. Following her time at Dartmouth, Kate received her Master of Science in Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire while working full-time as the UNH Men’s and Women’s FIS/NCAA Assistant.
Among her experience traveling and coaching nationally and internationally, Kate is a member of the US Ski and Snowboard Organization’s Task Force on Gender Inclusion. She is also a level 200 yoga instructor.
The Alpine Head Coach is a new full-time position which will provide leadership, administrative and coaching continuity across the club’s alpine skiing programs (U8-U18). Kate’s passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, and positive demeanor will be a wonderful addition to our already incredible alpine coaching team and Ford Sayre community.
Kate will start in mid-June and we hope to provide opportunities to introduce you to her soon!
The New England Nordic Ski Association has announced that Ford Sayre Nordic is the 2022 NENSA Club of the year! We’re flattered to be recognized with this honor. And we hope you feel proud too — this distinction was earned by the hard work and zeal of our coaches, skiers, volunteers and community…. in other words, by you! So, congrats to you and congrats to us!
You know you’re feeling lucky! Don’t miss your chance to win fun, rare, and valuable prizes while supporting the Scholarship Fund that keeps our programs accessible regardless of ability to pay.
You can see many of these prizes at the Ski Sale but the raffle itself will be entirely online from now until Tuesday, November 23rd just before Thanksgiving. Buy tickets for yourself, your friends, and your family. The more you buy the better your chances of winning.
Ford Sayre Memorial Ski Council is a 501(c3) established in 1950 to promote the sport of skiing in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire and is one of the few clubs in the nation that supports Nordic, Jumping and Alpine programs under one umbrella. Ford Sayre Nordic skis at Oak Hill in Hanover, NH, the ski venue of Dartmouth College, and supports nearly 300 Nordic skiers of all ages.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Nordic Head Coach to support the U16-U20 Junior Nordic Team (JNT) (2-4 days per week) and lead the 7/8th grade racing program (2-3 days/week). The Assistant Coach is expected to coach 4-6 training sessions per week, travel with the team to all Eastern Cup race weekends and local races, and help coordinate and facilitate a training camp over Thanksgiving break. All lodging and travel costs associated with race or training trips will be covered by the organization as will any required licenses or trainings.
Major administrative tasks include reviewing training plans and logs, regular communications with athletes, parents, coaches and other stakeholders, assisting with coordination of the Silver Fox Trot race and making regular web presence updates.
Skills & Qualifications
Extensive knowledge and passion for Nordic skiing and ski racing
Basic ski waxing knowledge and proficiency
Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal) are critical
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history
This is a full-time temporary position beginning no later than Nov. 1 (but encouraged to begin earlier) and ending April 1 with the potential to continue as a full-time, exempt position for the right candidate at an annualized rate of $24,000.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and references to Hilary McNamee (hilary@fordsayre.org)
