Junior High Boys Cross Country Coach: Shape Young Runners

The St; O'Fallon (IL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The St in Illinois is seeking a Junior High Boys' Cross Country Coach to lead and develop 6th-8th grade runners through a competitive season. You will teach running technique, training habits, and race strategies while fostering teamwork, discipline, perseverance and sportsmanship in a positive environment.

You will plan practices, coordinate meets, supervise athletes, and work with school staff to support academic and behavioral eligibility, reporting to the Athletic Director and Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Previous cross country or distance running experience preferred.
• Coaching experience with middle school or junior high students preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach skills in an age-appropriate, engaging manner.
• Commitment to student growth, sportsmanship and the values and mission of District 90.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsabilités

• Plan and lead practices that develop endurance, pacing, form, conditioning, and race preparation.
• Teach basic distance-running techniques, injury prevention, and safe training habits.
• Prepare athletes for meets by organizing workouts, race strategies, and pre-race routines.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and team events, ensuring safety at all times.
• Promote a positive team culture that values effort, encouragement, accountability and respect.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.
• Maintain equipment, coordinate meet-day logistics, and assist with team travel as needed.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic and behavioral eligibility in collaboration with school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing character and personal growth.

Connaissances

Cross country experience

Coaching middle school

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Student growth

CPR/First Aid

Description du poste

The St in Illinois is seeking a Junior High Boys' Cross Country Coach to lead and develop 6th-8th grade runners through a competitive season. You will teach running technique, training habits, and race strategies while fostering teamwork, discipline, perseverance and sportsmanship in a positive environment.

You will plan practices, coordinate meets, supervise athletes, and work with school staff to support academic and behavioral eligibility, reporting to the Athletic Director and Head Coach.