KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Soldotna, Alaska
NOTICE OF VACANCY
June 17, 2026
2026-2027
Temporary
Job Title:
Assistant Coach Cross Country
Salary:
$2909.73 -Negotiations in Progress
Running
Location:
Seward High School
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Days:
Season
Location:
Seward, Alaska
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Alaska Coaching Certification. Verification of the following approved training courses is required: Concussion Awareness, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, First Aid/Health & Safety, and Protecting Students from Abuse.
Candidates should be experienced coaches with knowledge of cross-country running rules and techniques. The coach must be able to serve as a team leader, coordinating with the broader academic and co-curricular programs within the school.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The coach is responsible for implementing a coaching philosophy aligned with the values and expectations of high school athletics.
Responsibilities include:
- Train and develop athletes' skills to prepare them for high-level interscholastic competition
- Manage program inventory, ordering equipment, budgeting, and conducting program evaluations
- Model sportsmanship, enforcing team discipline, and supporting student well-being
- Ensure alignment with KPSAA policies and philosophies as outlined in the KPSAA manual
- Reporting to and working under the direct supervision of the building administrator
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must complete the Fundamentals of Coaching course, the Alaska State Component, and approved courses in Concussion Awareness, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, First Aid/Health & Safety, and Protecting Students from Abuse.
All certifications and verifications must be completed on or before the first contract day.
PLEASE CONTACT
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Human Resources
148 North Binkley
Soldotna, AK 99669
LAST
DAY TO APPLY
Until Filled
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
- Stipend amount if for a full season.