Youth Cross Country Coach — Inspire Endurance & Confidence

Impact Kids; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Kids is actively seeking a Cross Country Coach to lead running programs for children aged 4–14, building endurance, technique, and personal confidence. The role involves daily coaching, safety supervision on school grounds, and engaging activities that foster a love of running.

You will collaborate with staff and communicate effectively with parents while upholding company policies, safety standards, and a positive, fun learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children.
• Cross country, track, or youth running coaching experience (1–5 years).
• Must provide fingerprint-based background check Live Scan, child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training, and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily running and cross country instruction/coaching to students aged 4–14 with varying abilities.
• Teach proper running form, warm-ups, stretching, pacing, and breathing.
• Lead age-appropriate workouts, running games, relays, and time trials that build endurance safely.
• Observe and assess student performance, track progress and provide feedback on improvement.
• Plan and supervise safe running routes on school grounds, keeping students visible and accounted for.
• Monitor weather, heat, and hydration, and adjust activity intensity as needed.
• Group supervision of students with attention to behavior, health and safety, security, and development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members.
• Organise and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management to create a fun, inclusive environment.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
• Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
• Have fun!

Skills

Coaching

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Impact Kids is actively seeking a Cross Country Coach to lead running programs for children aged 4–14, building endurance, technique, and personal confidence. The role involves daily coaching, safety supervision on school grounds, and engaging activities that foster a love of running.

You will collaborate with staff and communicate effectively with parents while upholding company policies, safety standards, and a positive, fun learning environment.