Assistant Cross Country Coach

Milken Community School; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Milken Community School in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a part-time Assistant Cross Country Coach to support the Head Cross Country coach and Athletic staff. The role emphasizes leadership, athlete welfare, and academic progress, with duties across practices, competitions, and program administration.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of cross country coaching in a high school setting, plus strong communication and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of cross country coaching experience.
• Experience with high school programs for student-athletes.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to understand and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the sport program.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Cross Country coach with instructing athletes in rules, equipment, and techniques.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.
• Assesses players’ skills and monitors performance during practice and competition.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and contests.
• Models sportsmanlike conduct and maintains appropriate behavior toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and secures equipment.
• Assists with submitting award lists at season end.
• Participates in events such as parent nights, banquets, and award nights.
• Maintains eligibility forms and related records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Administrative decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90077Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Our Mission

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Head of Athletics, and the Head Cross Country Coach, the Assistant Cross Country coach provides leadership, direction, and supports the program where needed. They must adhere to Milken Community School rules and regulations. The Assistant Cross Country Coach must support the student-athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete. They must support, encourage, and monitor student-athletes’ academic progress. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Cross Country coach with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Cross Country coach.
• Assesses player’s skills and monitors players during competition and practice.
• Assists the head Cross Country coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment room (if used) in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Assists the head Cross Country coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, and award nights.
• Performs support tasks such as maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of cross country coaching experience.
• Experience with student programs in a high school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Standard On-Campus Hours

Hours will vary based on athletic seasons and events; occasional Sundays, nights, and early mornings are required.

*All schedules are subject to change.

SALARY RANGE:$30.00 - $35.00 (Hourly)

For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit the Employment page on our website.

Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.