Cortez - Head Cross Country Coach - MCMS

Young World Physical Education; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, Colorado is seeking a Head Cross Country Coach for Cortez Middle School for the 2026 season. The role focuses on coaching, mentoring student-athletes and upholding district athletic policies.

The position is part-time with expectations to lead the cross country program, coordinate with the athletic department, and support student academic and athletic success. Immediate start date and ongoing responsibilities are required.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training.
• Monitors student‑athletes' grades and conduct.
• Maintains discipline and fosters morale within the school sports program.
• Coordinates program activities with staff, athletic director and principal.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

Role model

Job description

Cortez - Head Cross Country Coach - MCMS

Teach in Southwest Colorado

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Job Details

Job ID: 4656502

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

Position: Head Cross Country Coach - MCMS

SEASON: 2026

Our Vision

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21 st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

EXPECTATIONS: The expectations of our coaches are to model and demand the following traits for their team: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The head coach, athletic director and respective principal.

SUPERVISES: Athletes and teams assigned to him/her and assumes supervising control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.

JOB GOAL: To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Montezuma Cortez Re-1 Schools’ Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation.
• Has knowledge of the existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.

Administrative Duties

• Assists in scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sport events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to the athletic director to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

Student Responsibilities

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.
• By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
• Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

Equipment and Facilities

• Accountable for all equipment. Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing and storing of equipment and submits an annual inventory and current records concerning same.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

Program Responsibilities

• Makes press releases and school announcements.
• Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches.
• Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments.
• Arrives early enough before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using available resources.
• Attends most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program.
• Performs such other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position.

Essential Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Stand X, Walk X, Sit X, Reach with hands and arms X, Climb or balance X, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl X, Talk X, Listen X.

Weight and Force Demands: Up to 10 pounds X, Up to 25 pounds X, Up to 50 pounds X, Up to 100 pounds X, More than 100 pounds X.

Mental Functions: Compare X, Analyze X, Communicate X, Copy X, Coordinate X, Instruct X, Compute X, Synthesize X, Evaluate X, Interpersonal Skills X, Compile X, Negotiate X.

Work Environment: Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X, Work near moving mechanical parts X, Work in high, precarious places X, Fumes or airborne particles X, Toxic or caustic chemicals X, Outdoor weather conditions X, Extreme Cold (non-weather) X, Extreme Heat (non-weather) X, Risk of electrical shock X, Work with explosives X, Risk of radiation X, Vibration X.

Vision Demands: No special vision requirements, Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X, Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X, Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus X.

Noise Level: Very quiet, Quiet, Moderate X, Loud, Very Loud.

The signatures below indicate that job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.

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NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)

Rhonda Tracy, Executive Director of Human Resources

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135

[e-mail]

504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)

Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118

[e-mail]

M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:

Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)

Rhonda Tracy , Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135

[e-mail]

504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)

Lisa Megel, Director Ejecutivo de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118

[e-mail]

Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

Referenced Policies: AC, AC-E-1, AC-R (Option 1), AC-R-2*, JB, JBA, JBA-E, JBB*, JII-R

NOTE: Federal law requires districts to provide continuing notification of non-discrimination statements and the Title IX coordinator’s contact information. This information must be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks, course catalogs, program/employee application forms, and recruitment materials. 34 C.F.R. § 106.8.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,875 to $2,275 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Amy MacBean
• Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
• Cortez, Colorado 81321
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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