Boys Cross Country Coach 25/26 SY

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Cape Charles (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Boys Cross Country Coach to lead and inspire student athletes. This role involves organizing and supervising a comprehensive sports program, providing coaching expertise, and serving as a positive role model. The ideal candidate will possess significant coaching experience and a deep understanding of the sport's technical aspects. Your commitment to fostering character development, self-discipline, and confidence in athletes will be key to their success. Join this vibrant community and make a lasting impact on young athletes while enhancing your own coaching skills through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise sports programs effectively.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in skills, strategy, and training for success.
• Supervise and support assistant coaches and middle school coaches.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Coaching Experience

Knowledge of Sport Technical Aspects

Role Modeling

Education

Coaching Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

• Date Posted:
  3/28/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Northampton High School
  
  

Boys Cross Country Coach
INTERNAL EMPLOYEES : If you are interested in becoming a coach, please send an email or letter of interest to the building Principal. An application is not necessary.

Pay for Stipend Positions may be found at :https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1P15c1zCOGw1dkVfMsZeKvSLmQiygiBtF

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director and school administrators, who provide overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL:

1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.