Middle School Cross Country Head Coach

Parchment School District; Parchment (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Parchment School District is seeking a dedicated Middle School Cross Country Head Coach for the upcoming season. The role includes planning and running practices, guiding athletes in training, and building a successful program aligned with MHSAA standards.

The coach will inspire student athletes, manage schedules, communicate with families and staff, and ensure safety and sportsmanship across all activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teachers Certificate preferred.
• Coaching experience at the high school level (Varsity preferred).
• Experience as a player at the high school/college level.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of cross country.

Responsibilities

• Lead total middle school cross country program.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate training sessions and practices.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff, and community with sportsmanship.
• Develop athletes in-season and off-season per MHSAA regulations.
• Maintain records and equipment; collaborate with administration.

Skills

Coaching cross country

Communication

Team leadership

Student development

Motivation

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

FALL '2027

RATE OF PAY: Per Master Agreement Schedule "C" Guideline

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Middle School Cross Country team for the upcoming season. The Head Coach will be responsible for organizing the Middle School Cross Country program at Parchment School District. The position is responsible for planning and executing training sessions, conducting practices, motivating students and instructing athletes in strategies and techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teachers Certificate preferred
• Successful experience coaching at the high school level (Varsity preferred)
• Successful experience as a player at the high school/college level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Previous successful coaching experience in cross country
• Knowledge and background in cross country
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of cross country
• A commitment to provide student/athlete with a positive sports experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for total middle school program
• Effectively and consistently communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community, while enthusiastically demonstrating and modeling good sportsmanship
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children
• Commitment to develop and condition student athletes, in and out of season per MHSAA regulations
• Ability to build and maintain an atmosphere of fun and mutual respect
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration and teaching staff
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation and a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.