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Job Description
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Varsity Cross Country Head Coach - High School Season dates: August 20, 2026 through October 30, 2026 Saint Ann's School, located in Brooklyn Heights, seeks an experienced part-time coach for our Varsity Cross Country team. This is a seasonal position paid via stipend. The team will begin practices in mid/late August, with the meet and practice schedules to be determined and finalized. Practices for teams typically run between three and five mornings per week until the school year begins on September 10th. After that, the practice schedule must shift, likely to 90-120 minute practices in the late afternoon/early evening with the potential for 1-2 practices at 7:00 a.m. each week. Qualified candidates must have previous coaching or competitive experience, be able to teach cross country running concepts at all levels, and must be available for all practices and meets on the schedule.
ABOUT SAINT ANN'S SCHOOL
Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann's has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student and free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 400, and approximately 1100 students, Saint Ann's is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a love of learning and sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by bringing together talented teachers with creative and motivated students. Saint Ann's is committed to centering anti-racism in the life of the school. Seeking to create a community rooted in trust and equity, we invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge, and celebrate growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Upholding the Saint Ann's mission statement Communicating effectively with parents, players, athletic directors, athletic trainers, and school administration Assisting and/or leading athletes through warm-ups, skill development, and conditioning
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid CPR & First Aid certifications. Professional references, background check, and fingerprinting required upon contract offer. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and value of physical fitness and wellness Demonstrate an accurate, current knowledge of various movement concepts and sport-specific skills and strategies as well as health-related fitness concepts. A strong passion for sharing your love of movement and physical activity with students of all ages is essential. Incorporate a variety of teaching methods to accommodate multiple learning styles. Use positive motivation to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment which fosters self-esteem. Create a joyful, stimulating learning experience in which to engage the students. Strong planning and organizational skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
COMPENSATION
This is a part time exempt faculty position. Salary range of $5,000-$7,000 for the season commensurate with education and experience.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to this link . The position is open until filled. Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Saint Ann's School hires employees of any race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person's actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
