Cross Country Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of distance running techniques, conditioning, training principles, and race strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence student-athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, or willingness to obtain them as required.
• Successful completion of all required background checks and district employment requirements.
• Ability to meet MHSAA coaching requirements and district coaching expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cross country or distance running experience.
• Previous coaching experience or experience working with student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices that develop running skills, endurance, strength, conditioning, and overall athletic performance.
• Teach proper running techniques, race strategies, pacing, and training methods.
• Develop and implement a safe, age-appropriate training program that considers student-athletes’ individual abilities and needs.
• Foster a positive team environment emphasizing teamwork, commitment, accountability, respect, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, team activities, and travel.
• Prepare and organize the team for scheduled meets and competitions.
• Monitor student-athlete progress and provide constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Communicate professionally with student-athletes, parents, athletic department personnel, and school administration.
• Promote academic achievement, good citizenship, attendance, and positive behavior.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, eligibility, and other required athletic documentation.
• Follow school district policies, athletic department guidelines, MHSAA regulations, and applicable safety procedures.
• Provide appropriate supervision, maintain a safe environment, respond appropriately to injuries and emergencies, and follow established reporting procedures.
• Maintain and properly care for team equipment, uniforms, and athletic facilities.
• Attend required coaching meetings, professional development, and athletic department functions.
• Collaborate with other coaches and athletic staff to support the overall athletic program.
• Promote the Reeths-Puffer mission of being “A Great Place to Learn, Contribute and Compete.”
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, dependability, and good judgment.
• Encourage participation, inclusion, individual improvement, and team success, recognizing that student-athletes are students first.
• Create an environment where every athlete feels valued, supported, challenged, and encouraged to succeed.
• Travel with the team to scheduled competitions.