Head Coach - Cross Country

LINKHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

LINKHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Cross Country Head Coach to lead student-athletes, plan practices, and guide race strategies. Immediate start with supervision of athletes during practices and events.

The ideal candidate has past cross country playing experience and may have prior coaching experience; duties include teaching rules, organizing drills, and fostering competitive growth in a high school context.

Qualifications

• Past cross country playing experience.
• Preference given to coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs players in cross country rules and techniques.
• Organizes and directs practice activities, assessing players’ skills.
• Supervises athletes during practices and competitions.

Skills

Cross Country

Coaching experience

Job description

Head Coach - Cross Country

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897147
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Head Coach - Cross Country GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Cross Country Head Coach Department: Linkhorne Middle School Salary Grade: Coach Pay Scale
FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: LinkhorneMiddle School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 08/21/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible forcoaching student-athletes in-game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instructs players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of cross country.
• Organizes and directs practice activities/exercises, assessing player’s skills, monitoring players during competition and practice.
• Supervises athletes during practices and competition.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Past play experience in cross country. Preference is given to those with coaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the rules and best practices of Cross Country

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Some

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS: START DATE: 2025-2026 Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Dr. Kathleen Dills , Principal
• LINKHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]