Elementary Cross Country Coach

Jefferson Elementary; Winona Lake (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Warsaw Community Schools - Jefferson Elementary in Winona Lake, Indiana seeks an Elementary Cross Country Coach. The role involves directing the program, organizing workouts, coordinating practices and contests, and communicating with parents about team rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising practices, ensuring eligibility, assisting with scheduling and transportation, and preparing equipment inventories.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching experience
• Indiana teaching license (Desired)
• Playing experience in one or more sports preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate their program
• conduct workouts/conditioning/practices
• organize contests
• Hold a pre-season meeting with prospective athletes
• Communicate with parents regarding team rules and guidelines
• Attend and run organized practices on scheduled dates
• Help prepare for home contests as needed
• Attend scheduled contests and required meetings
• Check athlete eligibility before first contest and after grading periods
• Assist athletic director with scheduling
• Coordinate transportation for the team
• Prepare and submit equipment inventory
• Follow Warsaw Community School Corporation rules
• Conduct an awards program at season end
• Perform other related duties as assigned by WCS

Skills

Coaching experience

Athletic background

Education

Indiana teaching license (Desired)

Job description

Elementary Cross Country Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891205
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Building Principal

General Summary: Responsible for their program, which includes organizing and giving direction to their coaching staff.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and coordinate their program
• workouts/conditioning/practices
• contests
• Hold a pre-season meeting with all prospective athletes
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and guidelines
• Attend and run an organized practice on all scheduled practice dates
• Help prepare for all home contests as needed
• Attend all scheduled contests
• Attend required meetings
• Check eligibility of all athletes before first contest and upon the completion of grading periods
• Help the athletic director determine scheduling
• Coordinate the transportation schedule for your team
• Prepare and turn in an inventory of all equipment within the program
• Understand and follow all rules as set forth by the Warsaw Community School Corporation.
• Conduct an appropriate awards program upon conclusion of the regular season
• Performs other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by WCS

Qualifications:

• Successful coaching experience
• Indiana teaching license (Desired)
• Playing experience in one or more sports preferred

Length of Contract: Length of season

Position Type: Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an elementary coach.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required