Assistant Cross Country Coach

Kearney School District; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney School District is seeking a High School Assistant Coach at Kearney High School in the Activities Department. The role involves assisting in practices, attending games and meetings, and helping with equipment and awards planning.

CPR and First Aid certification is preferred and essential for the role. Experience in coaching and high school/college athletics is valued, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain good health.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience preferred.
• Athletic/sport experience in high school and/or college preferred.
• Good health and physical condition; able to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of Kearney School District and MSHSSA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Helps lead practice with a schedule of activities.
• Attends all practices, games, and competitions.
• Reports to the Activities Director and/or Head Coach with problems or concerns.
• Attends meetings as required by Activities Director.
• Assist in care of equipment and facilities.
• Assist in collection, inventory, and storage of equipment and uniforms.
• Plan banquets and awards for athletes, and plan facility improvements or schedule changes.

Skills

Coaching experience

Athletic/sport experience

Health and lifting ability

Knowledge of MSHSSA guidelines

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Kearney High School

Job Title: High School Assistant Coach
Department: Activities
Reports to: Activities Director
Classification: Exempt

Summary

High School Assistant Coach for Kearney School District.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Helps lead practice with a schedule of activities
• Attends all practices/games/competition
• Reports to the Activities Director and/or Head Coach any problems or concerns
• Attends meetings as required by Activities Director
• Assist in the care of equipment and facilities
• Assist in collection, inventory, and storage of equipment and uniforms
• Plans banquet and awards for the athletes, facility improvements, equipment to be purchased, schedule improvements, etc.

Supervisory Duties

Supervises all athletes at contests and locker room

Qualifications

Education/Experience

1. Coaching experience preferred

2. Athletic/sport experience in High School and/or College preferred

3. Good health & physical condition must be able to lift 50 pounds

4. Knowledge of Kearney School District and MSHSSA guidelines

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. CPR and First Aid certified

2. Missouri Teacher Certificate and/or DESE Substitute Certificate

Skills and Abilities

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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 essential functions.

Physical Demands

Walking

Hearing

Speaking

Must have good communication skills with varied audiences (student-athletes, parents, opposing coaches, Activities Director, etc.)

Lifting

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

Must attend all practices and contests.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.