Coach, Head Cross Country, Job 26-3027 HP

Mukilteo School District • Everett, WA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 fall season at Harbour Pointe Middle School, running from September 7 – October 30, 2026. The successful candidate will lead the middle school cross country program after school and on weekends, working with students and assistant coaches. The role involves teaching student athletes about running, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Head Coach oversees the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development, including expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships. The Head Coach maintains open and honest communication with students, parents, coaches, and administrators, and serves as a role model in personal management, appearance, ethics, behavior, and sportsmanship. The responsibility of the Head Coach is to guide, inspire, and empower an athlete or team to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the specific sport, its rules, required skills and abilities, coaching techniques, game strategy, and student development.
• Skill and ability to develop and instruct student athletes, and to apply effective game strategy.
• Skill and ability to motivate students, and to impart sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-esteem.
• Skill and ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituents.
• Skill and ability to develop teamwork and collaboration of various stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain trust and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to develop professional and positive relationships with others.
• Skill and ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
• Skills and abilities in organization, efficiency, time management, budgeting, and record keeping.
• Skills and abilities of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be 21 years of age per WIAA regulations.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Formal training in the specific sport as per WIAA requirements including current CPR/first aid card.

Nice To Haves

• Head coach experience preferred.
• College degree, preferred.
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred.
• Three years of successful experience as a head or varsity coach at the high school level, college level or professional level or other comparable experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age and skill-appropriate training and instruction and coaching to students for the purpose of developing student skills, abilities, attitudes, sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-esteem.
• Teach rules and safety and provide a variety of guidance, instruction, and experiences to enhance students’ personal, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Promote student participants in all sports and the value of being a multi-sport athlete in a positive manner.
• Supervise student behavior, correct behavior, and maintain discipline consistent with WIAA regulations and district/building policies and procedures.
• Assist in scheduling sport-related events including coaching meetings, practices, and games; and logistics related to the sport including transportation and parent meetings.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student athletes.
• Provide first aid to injured or ill students and/or refer to appropriate staff as applicable as appropriate.
• Direct and supervise the work of assistants and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain professional interactions with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Process and manage supply orders, distribution, and inventory.
• Issue, maintain, and account for athletic equipment.
• Maintain records of student eligibility, equipment inventory, fiscal resources, and relevant sport records.
• Strictly follow fiscal-related procedure/policies and utilize other resources effectively.
• Conduct fundraising activities as needed.
• Implement and comply with WIAA regulations, and District and Building policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified.
• Maintain current knowledge of sport techniques/issues, coaching certification, and training requirements.
• Attend meetings, clinics, and workshops.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Stipends are contingent upon the Mukilteo School District approving extra-curricular activities during the 26-27 school year as well as length of season and number of teams offered.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED