Middle School Cross Country Assistant Coach Pool

Eugene School District 4J • Eugene, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026 season, with vacancies at multiple Middle Schools. The season runs from September 14, 2026, to October 27, 2026. Practices are held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:50 PM to 5:20 PM, and Wednesday from 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM. Meets are on either Tuesday or Thursday, and coaches are required to be present for the entire meet. Under direction, the role of the middle school assistant coach is to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the middle school sports program. Assistant coaches support the head coach and the athletic program to meet the needs of the athletes, school, and district.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of the basic aspects of the sport.
• Knowledge of and compliance with state, conference, league, and school training, rules, and regulations.
• Compliance with all state, conference, league, and school rules and regulations, and policies approved by Eugene School District 4J, OSAA, and NFHS.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
• Demonstrates respectful, flexible, and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication, and active participation.
• Present self and ESD4J in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate, including CPR training methods and procedures.
• Successful completion of Concussion Management and other training courses required by the OSAA.
• Successfully meet the District’s background check process.
• Experience in, or understanding of sport to be coached.
• Must meet OSAA standards for coaching certificate.
• Knowledge of athletic conditioning and care/prevention of injuries.
• Must be a minimum of 22 years of age.
• Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid TSPC license.
• Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, or closely related areas.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the middle school sports program.
• Support the head coach and the athletic program to meet the needs of the athletes, school, and district.
• Be present for the entire meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
• Maintain regular attendance at work.
• Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
• Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students, and district staff as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED