Head Coach, Varsity Mens and Womens Cross Country

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Head Coach, Varsity Men's and Women's Cross Country JobID:

34806

Position Type:

Athletics/ Extracurricular/ Athletics Date Posted:

3/25/2026

Location:

MOT Charter School Date Available:

08/10/2026

District:

MOT Charter School Job Title :

Head Coach, Varsity Men's and Women's Cross Country, MOT Charter High School Supervisor :

Athletic Director Job Classification :

Seasonal, Stipend Job Summary The Varsity Cross Country Team head coach is responsible for coaching high school student athletes in competitive running strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic Cross-Country competitions. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Essential Duties Assist the Athletic Director to create a competitive event schedule and manage meet-day logistics. Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and personal growth. Work with the Athletic Trainer to promote athlete health and safety, including awareness of hydration, weather conditions, and injury protocols Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development that promotes team growth, endurance, and injury prevention. Coach must be able to provide guidance for student-athletes in proper running techniques, conditioning, pacing strategies, and race preparation. Coordinate transportation, equipment needs, and uniform distribution with the Athletic Director. Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and team activities to ensure safety and appropriate conduct. Ensure compliance with all school policies, conference rules, and DIAA Rules and Regulations. Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, athletic administration, and school staff regarding team expectations, schedules, and updates. Maintain accurate records including attendance, eligibility, meet results, and program statistics Supervise and mentor assistant coaches and support staff within the program. Encourage off-season training, conditioning, and participation in summer programs when appropriate. Support program development through recruiting within the school and encouraging student participation. Assist team events, and recognition of student-athletes. Work with the Athletic Director to monitor athlete academic progress and promote academic accountability among team members. Promote and support the overall athletic program and represent the school with professionalism. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of NFHS Rules, DIAA Regulations, best practices, and strategies of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students. Experience as a cross-country head coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level preferred. Physical Requirements 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any administrator to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or appropriate administrator. MOT Charter School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 3/27/2026 1:07:59 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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