26/27 Middle School Head Cross County Coach (Lincoln Middle)

Usd; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,400; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Middle School in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Middle School Head Cross Country Coach to lead the athletics program, develop student-athletes, and align with KCMSD goals for program excellence.

You will coordinate practices, supervise student-athletes at events, ensure safety, complete MSHSAA/NFHS coaching courses, and manage transportation, facilities and game logistics.

Qualifications

• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course.
• Must complete Sports First Aid Courses.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards per MSHSAA Handbook.
• Supervise students at practices and contests.
• Organize transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Plan and schedule regular practice sessions to develop student-athletes.
• Emphasize safety and injury management procedures.
• Uphold high standards of sportsmanship during practices and contests.
• Assist in equipment return per KCMSD guidelines.
• Pursue professional growth through clinics and publications.
• Complete required coaching courses.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Sports leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

26/27 Middle School Head Cross County Coach (Lincoln Middle)

Kansas City School District - KCMO 3050 - Lincoln Middle School - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5882415
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Head Cross County Coach

Salary Grade: $4,000/season

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletic Director/ Building Principal

Position Summary:

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student-athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.

• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.:
• District level mtgs –4hrs;
• School level mtgs - 3hrs;
• Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-athletes

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA /NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: seasonal

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $4,000 to $4,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required