Assistant Coach Cross Country

Edmonds School District; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Edmonds School District seeks an Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 season. This role involves supporting the head coach in developing student athletes, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment, and managing logistics for the athletic program.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and be at least 21 years old. Salary ranges from $4314 to $5178 for the season, depending on experience. While this position is seasonal and does not offer benefits, it plays a vital role in student development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience coaching at high school or community level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in developing student athletes' skills.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for participants.
• Maintain program-related logistics.

Skills

Strong sport specific knowledge

Assistant coach experience

Collaboration skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

Position Information

The Assistant Coach plays a vital role in the athletic program by supporting the head coach in the technical and tactical development of student athletes. This position is dedicated to cultivating fundamental skill sets and a deep understanding of the sport's rules while prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and high-performance environment. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for participants and fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity in their program. This position assists with a variety of program-related tasks and logistics. Assistant Coaches are required to complete professional development and continuing education. Performs related duties as assigned.

Season: Season runs 8/24/2026 to 10/24/2026

2025-26 Salary Schedule Range: $4314 - $5178 per season (or $21.35 to $25.63 per hour)

Position Type: Assistant Coach (2025-2026 Coaches Compensation Schedule)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalency diploma (GED).
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong sport specific knowledge and understanding of the sport being coached
• Assistant coach experience or volunteer coach experience at the high school, middle school or community level
• Experience working in a collaborative setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extensive periods of time. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, or bend.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, twist, and work in and around tight spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• May work outdoors in extreme heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Exposure to dust, pollen, and noise.
• Requires hand-eye coordination to operate athletics equipment as needed.

Required to wear all required personal protective equipment specific to the task given.

Benefits

This position is not anticipated to qualify for benefits because it is a seasonal/guest role that does not meet the threshold of 630 hours worked during the school year or the requirements of a continuing position. Please see below for more information:

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.

Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

How to Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]