Assistant Coach, Varsity Cross Country

Kamehameha Schools•Kurtistown, HI

1d•$3,746 - $3,746•Hybrid

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Campus is seeking two (2) Assistant Coaches to support their Varsity Cross Country Team. These are temporary, seasonal positions for the 2026-2027 school year, with tentative season dates between August and November. The Assistant Coach, Varsity Cross Country position is paid a one-time stipend of $3,746.00 at the end of the season. The role is responsible for the coordination or for assisting with the coordination of the Kamehameha Athletic Sports program. This includes coaching, instructing students and performing other duties necessary to the development of players and teams, which demonstrates skills and values in keeping with Kamehameha's philosophy of athletics.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year experience in coaching.
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with a variety of individuals to include students, coaches, other KS staff, physicians, parents, teachers and administrators.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
Previous coaching experience.
Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends on a frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

Various high school or collegiate athletic participation
High school or collegiate coaching experience
Sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and Christian values.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sport including knowledge of all rules and regulations; skills, tactics and techniques.
Translates sports knowledge to athletes and develops and evaluates athlete's and team's performance and progress.
Teaches individual and team skills to athletes.
Identifies observable outcomes besides just winning and losing.
Assists athletes to reach their full potential.
Has the ability and patience to develop athletes.
Addresses athletes' individual needs (not at the expense of the entire team).
Organizes and supervises well-planned, safe and efficient practices and games by utilizing coaching staff effectively and efficiently.
Prepares team for games/matches/meets.
Conducts self in an ethical and professional manner and presents self as a positive role model for the athletes.
Respects athletes and motivates and inspires players.
Displays encouraging conduct and has a positive attitude with athletes.
Develops team concept in student-athletes within values-driven framework of the KS organization.
Promotes sportsmanship and respect for game rules and respect for officials.
Provides a good balance between skill development and team concepts.
Addresses each player as part of a team.
Provides an enjoyable environment and experience.
Handles administrative responsibilities such as resolving disciplinary issues appropriately and effectively; ensuring student-athlete medical and academic eligibility; and completing other administrative responsibilities timely and responsibly. (e.g. grade checks, student-athlete records, timesheets, human resources requirements).
Acts responsibly with regards to equipment, uniforms, etc. such as assisting equipment and locker room personnel as necessary; assisting with planning and budgeting for the sport; and inventorying equipment.
Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, administrators, other coaches, and the community as appropriate.
Gets appropriate results to school and media timely.
Promotes program in the local and state communities.