Cross Country Assistant Coach -- High School

Annapolis Area Christian School; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Area Christian School is seeking a dedicated running coach to lead our pre-season and fall athletics program. The role requires coordinating practices, meets, and team events, and helping implement the Head Coach's plans to elevate the team. Applicants must hold RRCA Level I or USATF Level 1 (or be willing to obtain).

CPR/First Aid certification is required or willingness to obtain. Preference given to those with coaching or competitive running experience and alignment with AACS faith

Qualifications

• Certification requirements include RRCA Distance Running Coach Level I or USATF Level 1 (or willingness to obtain).
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Prior coaching or competitive running experience preferred.
• Must meet all school employment requirements, including background checks, and align with the AACS Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices, meets, and team events.
• Assist in leading daily practices. This includes running with the athletes - both beginner and high-level varsity - during practice.
• Help implement Head Coach's training plans and meet strategies, supporting decisions and policies, and a commitment to elevating the team as a whole.
• Model and promote strong teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability.

Education

RRCA Distance Running Coach Level I

USATF Level 1

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Pre-season practices begin in mid-June and run through mid-August. Our official Fall season runs through the first weekend of November.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices, meets, and team events
• Assist in leading daily practices. This includes running with the athletes - both beginner and high-level varsity - during practice.
• Help implement Head Coach's training plans and meet strategies, supporting decisions and policies, and a commitment to elevating the team as a whole.
• Model and promote strong teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability.

Qualifications

• RRCA Distance Running Coach Level I, USATF Level 1, or comparable certification (or willingness to obtain certification)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Prior coaching or competitive running experience preferred.
• Must meet all school employment requirements, including background checks, and align with the AACS Statement of Faith.

Mission Alignment

Our athletics program exists to honor Christ, develop leaders, cultivate community, and pursue excellence in all things. All coaches must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be actively involved in a local church. Our athletic department is focused on creating elite training and development environments, rooted in discipleship.