Boys Cross Country Varsity Head Coach

KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 3,800 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, MA is seeking an experienced Boys Cross Country Varsity Head Coach. The role focuses on conditioning, race strategy, and student-athlete development within MIAA guidelines and district policies.

Responsibilities include daily practice design, meet operations, safety oversight, and program administration. Requires background checks, CPR/First Aid, and NFHS/MIAA trainings; high school coaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Prior high school cross country, distance running, or track & field coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Design daily practice plans and distance workouts for high school runners.
• Coordinate team travel, course walkthroughs, and scoring for meets.
• Ensure course safety and supervise athletes during events and practices per policies.
• Manage rosters, equipment, uniforms, and communicate schedules to families.

Skills

Coaching

Endurance training principles

MIAA rules knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Job Description

The Boys Cross Country Varsity Head Coach at King Philip Regional High School (Wrentham, MA) leads, organizes, and manages the boys' interscholastic cross country program. The position focuses on physical conditioning,endurance training, race strategy, and student-athlete development while adhering to MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) guidelines, Hockomock League regulations, and district policies.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Athletic Development: Design and execute daily practice plans, distance workouts, aerobic conditioning programs, and race-pacing strategies tailored to high school runners.
Meet Operations & Logistics: Coordinate team travel, manage course walkthroughs, oversee race-day timing/check-ins, and direct scoring strategy for dual meets and championship invitational meets.
Safety & Student Supervision: Ensure course safety during off-campus road and trail runs, monitor weather conditions, supervise student-athletes during events/practices, and uphold athlete safety protocols.
Program Leadership & Administration: Manage rosters, equipment, and uniforms; track student eligibility and attendance; communicate schedules and updates to families; and work in coordination with the Athletic Department.
Mandatory Requirements & Clearances
Background Clearances: Satisfactory state and federal background checks, including CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting.
Certifications: Valid CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
Mandatory Coaching Credentials: Completion of required NFHS / MIAA training courses (e.g., Concussion in Sports, Implicit Bias, Heat Illness Prevention).
Preferred Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor's degree preferred).
Prior high school cross country, distance running, or track & field coaching experience.
Strong understanding of endurance training principles, pacing strategies, injury prevention, and MIAA cross country rules.
Position Details
Type: Fall Season / Extracurricular (Stipend Position)
Location: King Philip Regional High School (Wrentham, MA), local cross country courses, and competition venues

Job Details

Job ID: 5984640
Application Deadline: Dec 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $3,784 to $4,579 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Welcome to King Philip Regional High School

The mission of the King Philip Regional School District is to pursue educational excellence in an environment that fosters individual worth, self-respect, and respect for others.We hold our responsibilities to be the development of the intellectual, physical, and social capabilities of the students as a base upon which they can continue to grow as mature, contributing members of a free and democratic society and to instill in them a sense of integrity, direction, and purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The King Philip Regional School District is committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment towards students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, homelessness, religion, age or immigration status and it does not tolerate discrimination. Inquiries related to harassment and discrimination policies can be directed to Civil Rights Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, 18 King Street Norfolk, MA 02056 508-520-7991. Further information about Employment and EOE policy is available at https://www.kingphilip.org/domain/30.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Derek Phinney , Athletics Director
• 201 Franklin Street
• Wrentham, Massachusetts 02093
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]