Cross Country Assistant Coach

Bolles School; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal stipend

Job summary

The Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an Upper School Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on supervising practices and meets, communicating season goals, and applying diverse coaching methods to develop student athletes.

Expectations include teamwork, initiative, and a readiness to learn on the job. The position runs largely during late afternoons and early mornings, with practices on select days and weekend meets, and offers a seasonal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively train athletes.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support a coaching staff in an evolving atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Supervise athletes during practices and meets, including warm-up and post-race analysis.
• Prepare and communicate season objectives.
• Use appropriate and varied coaching techniques.
• Prepare and conduct regular assessments.
• Support the training plan and process.
• Maintain order at practices and meets with safety protocol.
• Discuss students' athletic attitudes and achievements as needed.
• Foster positive communication among parents, advisors, colleagues and students.

Skills

Coaching

Demonstrated ability to creatively训练

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Jose Campus - Jacksonville, FL 32217

Job Category: Coaching

Position Title: Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach

Reports to: Upper School Athletic Director

Position Scope:

The Bolles School is a private college preparatory school with an international reputation for excellence. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the school enrolls more than 1,700 boarding and day students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on four campuses. Bolles focuses on a complete education that emphasizes excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and other activities like clubs and community service. Students can pursue their interests and learn to balance a rich variety of activities.

The internationally recognized athletic program at Bolles provides students in middle and upper school the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop into well-rounded individuals. Participation and camaraderie are as important as competition and success in the overall educational aspect of the athletic program. While Bolles teams and athletes are often recognized for outstanding achievements and results on the field, the important lessons of leadership, self-discipline, and teamwork are the lasting rewards possible through athletic involvement at the School. With 42 teams at the middle, junior varsity, and varsity levels, Bolles offers a full complement of athletic opportunities. The student body regularly approaches or exceeds 90% participation in one or more sports.

The school is currently seeking an Upper School Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach with a passion for running to join our coaching staff for the 2026-2027 school year.

A good fit for this program is willing to learn on the job and show initiative for learning more to support the program needs while bringing a good sense of humor and a great work ethic. Additionally, the coach must be able to run with the team, manage interpersonal relationships, and trustingly engage in the process.

The daily work schedule for each position will vary slightly throughout the season but will generally be focused on a 3:30-5:30pm time slot, Monday-Friday, as well as 5:45am-7:30am practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Saturday meets and Long Runs.

This position is paid a seasonal stipend.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise athletes during practices and meets, including general warm-up, preparation and post-race analysis
• Prepare and communicate season objectives
• Uses appropriate and varied coaching techniques
• Prepares and conducts regular assessments
• Supports the training plan and process
• Maintains order at practices, meets, and on trips, adhering to safety protocol
• Discusses students' athletic and behavioral attitudes and achievements on an as needed basis
• Supports and fosters positive communication among parents, advisors, colleagues and students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required; current collegiate players may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to creatively train athletes
• Demonstrated ability to support a coaching staff in an ever-evolving atmosphere such as novice players
• Prior coaching experience desired
• Knowledge of physical conditioning methods
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with teenage students helpful
• Excellent character, integrity and adaptability
• The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen

General:

• Demonstrates and enthusiastically supports the School's Mission
• Performs in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School
• Communicates well, works congenially, and deals effectively with all school personnel and families, as well as with the larger business and educational community
• All Athletic department coaches and staff must follow and promote the vision of the department, which is to develop a culture of student athletes who are "Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat"
• Performs other duties as requested

QualificationsQualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required;
• Demonstrated ability to creatively track athletes
• Demonstrated ability to support a coaching staff in an ever-evolving atmosphere such as novice rowers
• Knowledge of physical conditioning methods
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with teenage students helpful
• Excellent character, integrity and adaptability
• The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen

General:

• Demonstrates and enthusiastically supports the School's Mission
• Performs in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School
• Communicates well, works congenially, and deals effectively with all school personnel and families, as well as with the larger business and educational community
• All Athletic department coaches and staff must follow and promote the vision of the department, which is to develop a culture of student athletes who are "Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat"
• Performs other duties as requested