A warm welcome to Älvsbyn and Älvsbyn High School! In the municipality of Älvsbyn, we help one another and work together to achieve excellent results. In a safe, creative, and democratic environment that upholds the equal value of all people, we are committed to learning, knowledge, and care. Älvsbyn High School provides educational programs at the high school level. We’re looking for people who want to help shape the future, and we look forward to receiving your application!

In Älvsbyn, we care deeply about the younger generation of citizens and their education. Here, we collaborate across all age groups—from preschool to adult education—to provide everyone with the opportunities to be able, willing, and confident enough to make their dreams a reality! Children’s and students’ educational journey should be characterized by participation, variety, recognition, and hope for the future.

Now you have the opportunity to become part of the school system in Älvsbyn Municipality, where our work is grounded in science and proven experience, and where we focus on knowledge and strong relationships. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a learning organization where creativity, influence, and collaboration permeate lifelong learning—both today and in the future.

Älvsbyn High School has approximately 140 students spread across seven programs. The school is centrally located, meaning that a sports hall, ice rink, swimming pool, cross-country ski trails, soccer fields, track and field facilities, and nature are right around the corner, while it is also close to the town center with its main library, community centers, a bowling alley, and more.

At Älvsbyn Sports High School, students can combine high school studies with elite competition in cross-country skiing, ski orienteering, and orienteering. The school offers challenging training environments, variety, and a sense of community. Students have the option to complete their education over four years. Studying over four years gives students a better chance to focus on both their studies and their athletic pursuits.

Job Responsibilities

As a teacher in Älvsbyn, we place great importance on your adherence to current goals and policy documents. Your primary responsibility is to ensure students’ learning and development through instruction, guidance, and support in the subject of Specialized Sports. You will select teaching methods, content, and approach based on each student’s knowledge, experience, and specific circumstances, so that students achieve the established goals.

The job involves planning and conducting training sessions with students, as well as documenting, following up, and evaluating their progress. You will communicate goals and progress with students. Collaboration with other staff is an important part of the role, as a large portion of the work involves working in teams with students; for example, some of the training is conducted together with students at the orienteering and ski-orienteering high school, and you will work in a team with both cross-country and orienteering coaches. The position as a cross-country skiing coach may also include other responsibilities, such as admissions, testing, and marketing related to the program. You will also actively contribute to the school’s development and take responsibility for your own professional development.

The position may involve some evening and weekend work, as well as participation in training camps.

Qualifications

You must have a teaching degree or other relevant education/experience to teach specialized sports at the high school level. You must:

• have strong teaching skills.
• have strong collaboration and communication skills.
• personal experience with training and competition at the elite level is preferred.
• have proven experience as a coach; this is considered an asset.
• hold a Class B driver’s license for a manual transmission. A snowmobile license is considered an asset.
• Coach training programs offered by the Swedish Ski Association are considered an asset.

We are offering a full-time (100%) temporary position starting December 26, 2001, through December 31, 2001, with the possibility of extension. The position is a summer job with irregular working hours.

If you do not have full qualifications but have other education or experience deemed relevant to the position, a fixed-term position as an assistant coach may be offered.

Application deadline: 2026-09-11.

We practice continuous recruitment, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

An extract from the police criminal records database is required.

Salary

Salary is determined on an individual basis; please specify your salary expectations.

As an employee of Älvsbyn Municipality, you’ll have access to a number of benefits. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.alvsbyn.se/arbete-och-karriar/personalformaner/

If you’re interested in what it’s like to live in Älvsbyn Municipality, please contact our relocation advisor; https://www.alvsbyn.se/bygga-bo-och-miljo/flytta-hit/

General Information

Terms of employment as per contract. The municipality strives for an even distribution between women and men as well as increased diversity across all professional fields.

In preparation for the recruitment process, the municipality of Älvsbyn has established its policy regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar entities.

Älvsbyn is the jewel of Norrbotten. In our municipality, approximately 8,000 people have the opportunity to work, live, and enjoy life close to nature. We are proud of our schools for the young and our care for the elderly. Many people are actively involved in community organizations, which makes our municipality vibrant and thriving.