Assistant Coach - Cross Country

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympia School District seeks an Assistant Coach for the middle school to lead and manage the assigned interscholastic sport. You will supervise athletes and staff, ensuring safety and adherence to district rules and WIAA guidelines.

The role requires prior coaching experience, the ability to communicate with students, parents, and administration, and to meet season schedules from September through October. The district emphasizes diversity and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as head or assistant coach in the designated sport/activity.
• Ability to motivate student athletes and communicate with diverse groups.
• Ability to organize and manage all aspects of the interscholastic sport/activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and organization for the assigned sport/activity.
• Supervise athletes and managers before/during/after practices and games.
• Maintain knowledge of rules and district policies for sport/activity.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and maintained.
• Report safety issues and injuries promptly.
• Attend league meetings related to the sport/activity.

Skills

Motivate athletes

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Job description

Purpose

The job of “Assistant Coach at the Middle School” level is done for the purpose of providing education, leadership, supervision and organization of the assigned building interscholastic team.

Coaching Required Attachments

• Resume
• 3 Coaching reference Forms and/or Letters
• First Aid/CPR Card

Cross Country season goes from September 8 - October 20, 2026. Practices run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Games are typically on Mondays and Thursdays with 4:30 pm or 5:30 pm start times.

Prior experience coaching at the middle level or above. Demonstrated ability and knowledge to successfully work and communicate with middle school athletes, coaches, parents, administration and community members. Knowledge of middle school sports philosophy, sport rules and regulations. Current First Aid/CPR/WIAA Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest certification required prior to first practice. Additional WIAA/OSD training requirements required within first 3 weeks of season. Ability to supervise student athletes in all settings.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengthsand experiences in this area.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct leadership and organization for the assigned sport/activity as directed by the head coach and building athletic director.
• Provides direct ongoing supervision of all athletes and managers before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions, games, travel and other school-sanctioned events.
• Maintains current knowledge of WIAA, state, league and district rules and regulations related directly to the assigned sport/activity, student participation and parent/community involvement.
• In coordination with the head coach, ensures all equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe condition, manages equipment repair and maintenance as required by manufacture, insurance provider, and district.
• Reports, verbally and in writing, to the head coach and building any equipment and/or facility found to be in an unsafe condition.
• Continually teaches and emphasizes safety procedures and precautions to all athletes and assistant coaches.
• Reports all injuries within 24 hours using the OSD Accident Report Form and established process.
• Monitors student compliance with all provisions of the OSD Athletic Code Policy 3001), OSD Student Rights and Responsibilities (Policy 3200), Building/Team Rules and Regulations, and WIAA Rules and Regulations.
• Immediately reports all violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the head coach, building Athletic Director/Assistant Principal.
• Attends all league meetings directly related to the assigned sport/activity as directed and approved by the building Athletic Director/Assistant Principal.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, professional development, hearings, sit meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credentia requirements

Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Successful prior experience as head or assistant coach in designated sport/activity.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

- Skills required to motivate student athletes, communicate with individuals and groups from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct and evaluate performance of assistant coaches and support personnel, organize and manage all aspects of assigned interscholastic sport/activity, and support district/building philosophy/goals and objectives for student activities.

- Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel and meet schedule and established deadlines.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

- Current First Aid/CPR certification

- Current WIAA/OSD Head Injury/Concussion Education

Equal Employment Opportunity

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, 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. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, [phone], [e-mail]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, [phone], [e-mail]; Affiantive Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, [phone], [e-mail]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures.Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: [phone] or TDD: [phone] or FAX: [phone].