Head Coach - Cross Country

FieldLevel, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Madera High School seeks a Head Cross Country Coach to lead the boys’ and girls’ distance programs. You will develop race strategies, training plans, and a winning culture, while coordinating with school administrators and staff to ensure compliance and safety.

Hours per day are 2–2.5, five days a week. Effective start: Apr 6, 2026; season runs Jun 8 – Nov 30, 2026; end date Jun 4, 2027. FieldLevel provides support for coaches and families.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in cross country, track & field, or distance running.
• Knowledge of NFHS and CIF Cross Country regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse student populations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates, TB Exam, NFHS/CIF Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Head Coach of the Cross Country program.
• Develop a positive team culture and provide clear direction and vision for the boys’ and girls’ cross country programs.
• Develop individual and team distance-running skills, techniques, and race strategies for success.
• Create and communicate a team strategy; instruct student-athletes in its execution.
• Plan for competitions, race preparation and post-race review.
• Oversee an off-season conditioning program (weight, endurance, agility).
• Collaborate with MHS Athletic Administration to supervise assistant coaches.
• Ensure compliance with CIF, league, district, and school policies.
• Maintain coaching certifications and district-mandated training.
• Complete required forms, reports, and documentation timely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

NFHS/CIF certifications

TB exam

Job description

Madera High School Head Cross Country Coach

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Head Coach of the Cross Country program.
• Develop a positive team culture and provide clear direction and vision for the boys’ and girls’ cross country programs.
• Develop individual and team distance-running skill sets, techniques, and race strategies necessary for overall team success.
• Create and communicate a team strategy; provide instruction to student-athletes in the consistent execution of that strategy.
• Plan for competitions, including race preparation and post-race review.
• Establish and oversee an off-season weight training, conditioning, endurance, and agility enhancement program.
• Collaborate with MHS Athletic Administration to select and supervise qualified assistant coaches.
• Ensure that all rules and regulations regarding conduct, safety, and eligibility are communicated and followed.
• Communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with student-athletes, parents/guardians, the athletic department, administration, teachers, other coaches, officials, and opponents.
• Maintain all required coaching certifications and district-mandated training.
• Complete all required forms, reports, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Uphold and enforce all CIF, league, district, and school policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior coaching experience in cross country, track & field, or distance running (high school or collegiate level preferred).
• Knowledge of National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and CIF Cross Country and general regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse student populations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates, TB Exam, & NFHS/CIF Certificates Selection Process:Certificates can be obtained at https://nfhslearn.com/ Certification (NFHS/CIF)ConcussionSudden Cardiac ArrestHeat Illness Prevention)CPR/First Aid Certification

Hours per day: 2- 2 1/2 hrs

Days per week : 5 days per week

Effective start date : April 6th, 2026

Season date: June 8th 2026- November 30, 2026

Effective end date: June 4th, 2027

FieldLevel is free for coaches, athletes, and families.