Native Youth Olympic (NYO) Coach

Position Announcement

Job Title:                     Native Youth Olympic (NYO) Coach

Department:               Traditional Tribal Court

Mission:                       Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values:                         Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

If you are passionate about empowering youth, honoring culture, and teaching traditional Native games—then this is the job for you!

CVTC Offers: A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. This position is temporary part-time, competitive pay, paid travel around the state of Alaska, and free training and educational opportunities including learning the Ahtna language and culture.

Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Who We Are Seeking: A dedicated and enthusiastic coach for the Native Youth Olympics (NYO) team, serving athletes in grades 1–12. The coach must be a positive role model who demonstrates patience and a passion for teaching traditional games. This role supports each athlete in embracing the cultural teachings and values inherent in these games. Responsibilities include assisting athletes during practices, accompanying them to competitions throughout the season (January-May, 2026), and transporting athletes to and from practice two to three times per week. Travel throughout the winter and spring months is required to attend competitions across the state of Alaska.

Qualifications, Education & Experience: 

• 1 to 2 years of relevant coaching experience is preferred.


• High School Diploma or GED is required.


• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills; including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work successfully as a member of a team.


• Excellent time management, problem-solving and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet sometimes competing deadlines.


• Superb verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to function well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check: This position requires you to complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring Preferences: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.

Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Contact Human Resources at (907) 745-0749 or [email protected] with any questions.