Cross Country, Pooled Positions

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Head Coach for Cross Country. Responsibilities include maintaining high academic standards for student athletes, overseeing assistant coaches, and directing the team's training and performance. Candidates should have coaching experience, CPR and First Aid training, and preferably a Virginia Teaching License. This position offers a coaching opportunity in a supportive educational environment in Ashburn, Virginia, with non-union collective bargaining.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience or participation in the sport at high school or college levels.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training or enrollment in a training course.
• Prefer experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high academic standards for all student athletes.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assistant coaches.
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team.
• Advise the athletic director on preparation for schedules and performance evaluations.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR and First Aid training

Experience in Loudoun County Public Schools

Education

Virginia Teaching License (preferred)

Job description

High school Stone Bridge, Cross Country coaching position. Season runs Fall: August - November.

Responsibilities As Head Coach

• To assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student athletes.
• To assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
• To direct, supervise, and evaluate regularly the performance of all assistant coaches of the respective sport.
• To work cooperatively with the athletic director to assure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• To work cooperatively with other head athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• To foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• To direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team and to lead, supervise, and assist the assistant coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them.
• To act as a positive influence upon the behavior of members of his/her athletic staff and teams.
• To be present and personally direct the team at all varsity contests and to be present at as many junior varsity and freshmen contests as possible. He/she will also be responsible for the supervision of his/her athletes at invitational meets or post‑season competition.
• To advise the athletic director as to the preparation of schedules for his/her respective sport.
• To advise the athletic director in the selection and performance evaluations of officials.
• To recommend to the athletic director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the sports program. To provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
• To advise the athletic director of the condition of athletic facilities and needs for their preparation and maintenance.
• To assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the VHSL.
• To recommend to the athletic director and/or principal the removal of athletes from the team(s) when training or eligibility regulations have not been met.
• To ensure that all athletes have undergone and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• To organize a system for encouraging students to try out for his/her team and to develop and recruit equipment manager(s), score keepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc. for all teams.
• To collect and keep on file records, statistics, news items, and photographs for the athletic teams under his/her supervision.
• To recommend to the athletic director those students who qualify for a varsity letter or junior varsity/freshman certificate.
• To recommend to the athletic director, upon request, prospective coaches.
• To observe sub varsity practices and games.
• To perform other duties related to the position of head athletic coach as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director.

Responsibilities As Assistant Coach

• To work cooperatively with the head athletic coach in order to operate a well‑structured program.
• To work cooperatively with the athletic department.
• To attend all staff meetings prescribed by the head athletic coach during the season.
• To carry out specific duties designated by the head athletic coach.
• To recommend equipment and supplies needed for the implementation of a sports program.
• To recommend suggested disciplinary actions regarding players violating training rules and procedures.
• To foster among the athletes a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community.
• To perform other duties related to the position of assistant athletic coach as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience or participation in the sport which you are applying for on high school or college levels.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training or enrollment in current CPR and First Aid training course.
• Prefer experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools.
• Prefer a Virginia Teaching License candidate or a full‑time classified employee for Loudoun County Public Schools.

Open Vacancies Include

Cross Country, Head Coach

Cross Country, Assistant Coach

Cross Country, Assistant Coach

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Collective Bargaining Unit: Non‑Union