Middle School Cross Country Coach Fall 2026

Peabody Public Schools•Peabody, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Cross Country Coach will model the behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those pertaining to sportsmanship. The coach will have full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline, and will implement Peabody Athletic Department policies and team rules. They will be responsible for information contained in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Handbook and the Peabody Athletic Handbook, and must stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their particular sport. The coach must be present at each practice session and at all contests of the sport coached, and develop an organized written practice plan to include adequate warm-up and cool-down procedures on a daily basis. The coach will model professional and healthy behaviors, leading by example in appearance, manners, language, and conduct during practices/games. They will ensure that facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed in all areas. The coach will perform all duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics, implement game plans and game management, and process medical forms, parent consent forms, and eligibility reports. They will also work with community members involved in youth sports and directly supervise squad members at home and away contests, as well as all team members transported by school buses.

Requirements

High School Level Cross Country and/or High School Level coaching experience required
First Aid/CPR required
MIAA/NFHS Coaches Certification required

Responsibilities

Model the behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those pertaining to sportsmanship.
Have full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
Implement Peabody Athletic Department policies and team rules.
Be responsible for information contained in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Handbook and the Peabody Athletic Handbook.
Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their particular sport.
Be present at each practice session and at all contests of the sport coached.
Develop an organized written practice plan to include adequate warm-up and cool-down procedures on a daily basis.
Model professional and healthy behaviors.
Lead by example in appearance, manners, language, and conduct during practices/games.
Make sure that the facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed in all areas.
Perform all duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletic.
Implement game plans and game management.
Process the medical forms, parent consent forms and eligibility reports.
Work with community members who are involved in youth sports.
Directly supervise squad members at home and away contests.
Supervise all team members that are transported by school buses.