Head Cross Country Coach

Young World Physical Education; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,320 - 40,176; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking a Head Cross Country Coach for King’s Fork High in Suffolk, Virginia. This part-time role requires guiding athletes in technique, strategy, conditioning and sportsmanship, while coordinating with the athletic director and school staff.

The coach will lead practice sessions, arrange transportation for events, ensure safety and compliance, and mentor student-athletes in academics and character development throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at school or club level preferred.
• Ability to teach, motivate and supervise student-athletes.
• Commitment to sportsmanship and character development.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, skills and strategies for cross country.
• Organize practice schedules, competitions and transportation logistics.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and behavior.
• Coordinate with athletic director and staff on program planning and budgeting.
• Promote the sport within the school and community.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Instruction

Job description

Head Cross Country Coach

Location: Suffolk Public Schools King's Fork High, Suffolk, Virginia

Job Details

• Job ID: 5833112
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment. The position is evaluated yearly and upon recommendation, will be renewed for the upcoming school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by assistants. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
• Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
• Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications.
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
• Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
• Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment and facility used.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
• By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Provides training rules, schedule, calendar, and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete (and their parents) who is considered a participant.
• Follows programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• Directs SPS Trainer to complete paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
• Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents and the Athletic Director when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports) The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport or a major sport. Demonstrated ability to instruct, motivate, and supervise student‑athletes. Commitment to professional growth through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.

FLSA STATUS

Non‑Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type

Part‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: [phone]