Junior High Cross Country Coach - 2026-2027 School Year

Carthage Junior High School; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage Junior High School in Carthage, MO seeks a dedicated Cross Country Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves developing a school-wide cross country program and coordinating with the athletic director and principal to ensure student success.

Responsibilities include planning practices, maintaining required paperwork, monitoring academic progress, and upholding MSHSAA safety guidelines while communicating effectively with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach) required.
• Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program for the cross country team involving students, school, and community.
• Plan and supervise all practice sessions.
• Ensure all required paperwork is on file and submitted on time.
• Monitor academics, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintain open communication with administration, staff, coaches, players, and parents.
• Follow all MSHSAA guidelines regarding athletic safety.
• Assist athletic director with hiring and evaluating assistants.

Education

Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach)

Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach)

Job description

Junior High Cross Country Coach - 2026-2027 School Year

Carthage School District R9 Carthage Junior High School - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977735

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Coach/Sponsor

Responsible to: AthleticDirector/Principal

Qualifications

• Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach)
• Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach)

Primary Functions

• To develop a program for the students, school and community.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure all paperwork is on file and submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate office.
• Monitor academics, regulations, and guidelines.
• Supervise all students under your control.
• Follow all school and MSHSAA guidelines regarding athletic safety.
• Work with the athletic director in the appointment and evaluation of assistants.
• Conform to athletic department policy in ordering equipment and supplies and turning in an end of the year inventory list.
• Plan and supervise all practice sessions.
• Conform to activities policies in handling injuries; report all serious injuries immediately to the parents and athletic director.
• Stay up to date in current coaching philosophies and trends.
• Maintain open lines of communication with administration, staff members, coaches, players and parents, emphasizing the proper chain of command.

Report all results to the area newspapers, radio and television stations.

Position Type: Coaching/Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required