Boys Cross Country Coach

The St; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The St in Illinois is seeking a Junior High Boys' Cross Country Coach to lead and develop 6th-8th grade runners through a competitive season. You will teach running technique, training habits, and race strategies while fostering teamwork, discipline, perseverance and sportsmanship in a positive environment.

You will plan practices, coordinate meets, supervise athletes, and work with school staff to support academic and behavioral eligibility, reporting to the Athletic Director and Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Previous cross country or distance running experience preferred.
• Coaching experience with middle school or junior high students preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach skills in an age-appropriate, engaging manner.
• Commitment to student growth, sportsmanship and the values and mission of District 90.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices that develop endurance, pacing, form, conditioning, and race preparation.
• Teach basic distance-running techniques, injury prevention, and safe training habits.
• Prepare athletes for meets by organizing workouts, race strategies, and pre-race routines.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and team events, ensuring safety at all times.
• Promote a positive team culture that values effort, encouragement, accountability and respect.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.
• Maintain equipment, coordinate meet-day logistics, and assist with team travel as needed.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic and behavioral eligibility in collaboration with school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing character and personal growth.

Skills

Cross country experience

Coaching middle school

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Student growth

CPR/First Aid

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor
  

Position: Junior High Boys' Cross Country Coach

Job Summary: The Junior High Cross Country Coach is responsible for leading and developing student-athletes in grades 6-8 through a season of distance running competition. The coach will teach proper running technique, training habits, and race strategies while fostering teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship. This position plays an important role in helping students grow athletically, socially, and personally in a positive and supportive environment.

Qualifications/ Minimum Requirements:

• Previous cross country or distance running experience preferred.
• Coaching experience with middle school or junior high students preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach skills in an age-appropriate, engaging manner.
• Commitment to student growth, sportsmanship and the values and mission of District 90.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Reports to: Athletic Director and works in coordination with the Head Coach.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead practices that develop endurance, pacing, form, conditioning, and race preparation.
• Teach basic distance-running techniques, injury prevention, and safe training habits.
• Prepare athletes for meets by organizing workouts, race strategies, and pre-race routines.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and team events, ensuring safety at all times.
• Promote a positive team culture that values effort, encouragement, accountability and respect.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.
• Maintain equipment, coordinate meet-day logistics, and assist with team travel as needed.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic and behavioral eligibility in collaboration with school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing character and personal growth.

Time Commitment:

? Practices: 4-5 days per week during the season

? Games: Typically 1-2 per week (after school or evenings)