AHS Head Cross Country Coach

Abilene High School; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene High School in Abilene, Kansas, is seeking a Head Cross Country Coach to lead the program for the 2027/28 school year, including summer responsibilities to prepare runners.

The role focuses on building a positive team culture, improving performance, and fostering growth, resilience, and competitive success through structured training and collaboration with district coaches.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement structured training programs for endurance, strength, and race strategy.
• Organize and supervise practices, meets and offseason development.
• Collaborate with middle school and high school coaches to align program training philosophies.
• Communicate expectations, schedules and training plans clearly with players and parents.
• Promote accountability, sportsmanship and teamwork within the program.

Job description

AHS Head Cross Country Coach

Abilene USD 435 Abilene High School - Abilene, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5961308
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 1, 2027

Job Description

Abilene High School is seeking applications for the position of Head Cross Country Coach starting next school year (2027/28). This position will start with summer responsibilities that will lead into next school year for preparation of the team and runners.

This individual will leadand develop the Abilene High School Cross Country program by building a positive team culture, improving individual and team performance, and fostering student athlete growth, resilience, and competitive success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement structured training programs focused on endurance, strength, race strategy, and individual improvement.
• Develop student athletes of varying experience and ability levels while promoting consistent progress and competitive excellence.
• Organize and supervise practices, meets, team activities, and offseason development opportunities.
• Collaborate with middle school coaches and high school track coaches to promote program alignment, consistent training philosophies, and long-term athlete development.
• Communicate expectations, schedules, training plans, and pertinent information clearly with student athletes and parents.
• Establish a culture of accountability, sportsmanship, perseverance, and positive team relationships.
• Monitor student athlete safety, conditioning, and well-being while emphasizing proper training techniques and injury prevention.
• Manage meet entries, equipment, team logistics, and other program responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building a cohesive cross country program that supports athlete development from middle school through high school.
• Model and instill the department core values of Commitment, Effort, and Teamwork.
• Serve as a positive leader and collaborator who contributes to the continued growth and success of Abilene Athletics.

Position Type: Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Derek Berns , District Athletic Director
• Abilene High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]