Men’s & Women’s Varsity Cross Country – Assistant Coach

Bentley School; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bentley School seeks a Men's & Women's Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coach for the Fall 2026 season at the Upper School campus in Lafayette. This Part-Time/Seasonal/Non-Exempt role reports to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics and supports the growth of the cross country program.

Responsibilities include aiding in practice planning, race strategy development, and strength and conditioning implementation while teaching, mentoring, and promoting school values and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire to become part of the larger school athletic community.
• Must be able to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Must be self-directed.
• Time commitment - must be available for practices and games during weekday afternoons and evenings and on some Saturday's

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the head coach to develop the growth of the cross country program.
• Assist in the overall planning and execution of the cross country program.
• Work with the head coach to develop and implement game strategies.
• Help in the planning and organizing of team practice sessions.
• Ability to coach team members individually and in groups.
• Work with the head coach to develop and implement a team strength and conditioning program.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the culture of the school and athletic program.
• Adhere to all state, section, conference and league rules and regulations/policies.
• Build a positive relationship with all members of the Bentley School community, including students, faculty/staff, administration, parents and alumni.
• Be a mentor, both in cross country and in life.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Self-directed

Time management

Job description

Reports To: Men's & Women's Varsity Cross Country Head Coach and Director of Athletics

Position Type: Part-Time/Seasonal/Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20-$29 per hour.

Established in 1920, Bentley School is a K-12 coeducational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland and Lafayette. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of transformational learning and respect for the individual. Bentley seeks a Men's & Women's Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coach at the Upper School campus in Lafayette for Fall 2026 Season.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Work directly with the head coach to develop the growth of the cross country program.
• Assist in the overall planning and execution of the cross country program.
• Work with the head coach to develop and implement game strategies.
• Help in the planning and organizing of team practice sessions.
• Ability to coach team members individually and in groups.
• Work with the head coach to develop and implement a team strength and conditioning program.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the culture of the school and athletic program.
• Adhere to all state, section, conference and league rules and regulations/policies.
• Build a positive relationship with all members of the Bentley School community, including students, faculty/staff, administration, parents and alumni.
• Be a mentor, both in cross country and in life.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire to become part of the larger school athletic community.
• Must be able to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Must be self-directed.
• Time commitment - must be available for practices and games during weekday afternoons and evenings and on some Saturday's

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience running cross country at the college level or above.

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. The School offers competitive compensation and benefits.