Fall, Head Coach - Girls Varsity Cross Country- Fall 2027

Appoquinimink School District; Townsend (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Appoquinimink School District is seeking a Fall 2027 Fall, Head Coach for Girls Varsity Cross Country at Odessa High School. The coach will lead practices, develop a competitive program, and foster sportmanship and discipline among student-athletes.

Under the Athletic Director, responsibilities include coordinating schedules, maintaining records, ensuring safety, and communicating with parents and staff. This is an on-site coaching role requiring commitment to a comprehensive program from grades

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Knowledge of NFHS rules, DIAA rules, and ASD policies.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid / athletic training practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community using district methods.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach participants in mechanics and skills for successful participation.
• Coordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule.
• Promote sportsmanship, fair play, and team unity while upholding conduct.
• Enforce all applicable rules and eligibility policies.
• Maintain records of uniforms, equipment, statistics, and achievements.
• Develop a total program for grades 6 through 8.
• Attend required coaches' meetings and clinics.
• Communicate with administration, players, parents, and community.

Skills

Coaching experience

NFHS rules knowledge

First Aid / Athletic Training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Appoquinimink School District

Fall, Head Coach - Girls Varsity Cross Country- Fall 2027 JobID: 5367

• Position Type: Coaching/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: Odessa High School
• Date Available: Summer 2027

Fall, Head Coach - Girls Varsity Cross Country- Fall 2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under direction of the Athletic Director, the Coach is responsible to develop and sustain a program for students to achieve a high level of skill in applicable sport fitness, and the development of an appreciations for discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach individual participants in mechanics and skills necessary for successful participation/achievement in the sport
• Coordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule
• Encourage sportsmanship, fair play and team unity, and enforce and demonstrate ethical conduct on and off the field
• Enforce contest, school, conference and state rules and regulations
• Enforce the Appoquinimink School District and DIAA policies for athletic eligibility
• Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development (when applicable)
• Monitor the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities
• Maintain accurate records of uniforms/equipment inventories, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments
• Maintain and submit required forms and athletic documents
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
• Effectively communicate with administration, players, parents, assistant coaches, and community
• Attend all required coaches' meetings including clinics
• Keep the school sports website page up to date and submit all scores in a timely manner
• Develop a total program for grades 6 through 8
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coaching/participating in applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level. Prior coaching experience is desirable
• Knowledge of NFHS applicable sport Rules, DIAA Rules and Regulations, Blue Hen Conference Regulations, and ASD Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of basic First Aid / Athletic Training Practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches and community using the APPROVED Appoquinimink School District Communication Methods
• Excellent organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school, gymnasiums, or athletic fields. Duties may be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with established provisions.

Internal applicants only. All substitutes, both regular and long-term, are not considered internal employees, and are thus ineligible for internal positions.

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