Assistant Coach - Cross Country

Millcreek Township School District • Erie, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Middle School Cross Country Coach at Westlake Middle School. The role is compensated with a stipend of $1,525.76 for the 2026-2027 season. The primary job goal is to enhance student participation in extracurricular activities and encourage teamwork, positivity, and excellence in students.

Requirements

• Pennsylvania Instructional Certification, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of stipend activity.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement programming based on District and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats.

Nice To Haves

• Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate or acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend regular meetings/practices with students.
• Attend local, district, state and/or national level competitive tournaments or meetings, as required.
• Supervise students while attending meetings, practices, and/or competitions.
• Coordinate any necessary travel including submitting paperwork, arranging for transportation/lodging, and organizing communication to school and/or parents/guardians.
• Communicate necessary information to parents/guardians on a regular basis regarding activities.
• Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, and travel plans, following School Board policy.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of fundraisers and activities, following School Board policy.
• Build strong and positive rapport with students of varying abilities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed