Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach

Oak Hall School; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Hall School seeks an exceptional cross country assistant coach for our Varsity program to mentor student-athletes and help maintain a high level of performance. The role supports a storied cross country tradition and a culture of growth and achievement.

Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and the Head Cross Country Coach, you will foster growth, model sportsmanship, and collaborate with the athletics department to build a supportive, competitive team.

Qualifications

• Significant athletic and competitive experience in cross country or distance running.
• Experience coaching middle school or high school cross country preferred.
• Knowledge of social/emotional needs of middle and upper school athletes; ability to communicate with varied skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Mentor athletes and model sportsmanship and respect.
• Assist in building and maintaining a highly competitive cross country program.
• Collaborate with athletic department and head coach to promote growth and performance.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1700 SW 75TH ST., BUILDING B - GAINESVILLE, FL 32607

Position Type: Part Time

Job Category: Education

Oak Hall School is seeking an exceptional coach and leader to serve as an Assistant Coach for our Varsity Cross Country program. Oak Hall has a long and storied history of success in cross country, and we now have a need for an assistant coach to build upon and continue this tradition in our cross country teams.

Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and the Head Cross Country Coach, this assistant will contribute to and support all aspects of building, growing and maintaining a highly competitive team, by promoting a positive environment that ensures high levels of growth, learning and performance for all athletes. As an active and collaborative member of the Athletic Department, and the greater Oak Hall community, this Coach will serve as a mentor for their athletes, and model outstanding sportsmanship and respect for opposing competitors and teams.

Qualifications

• Significant athletic and competitive experience in cross country and/or distance running, and experience coaching middle school or high school level cross country, is preferred.


• In addition to having a strong base of knowledge and passion for cross country, and for the student-athlete experience, the ideal candidate will also possess an understanding of the social/emotional needs of middle and upper school-aged athletes and be fluent in different ways to communicate with and motivate athletes of varying skill levels and abilities.

Oak Hall School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Oak Hall’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or other legally-protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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