Cross-Country Coach (Grades 38)

Cross-Country Coach (Grades 3-8) Oak Hill School - 3.5 Eugene, OR Job Details Part-time | Seasonal $700 a month 20 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Team development Schedule management Swimming Working with students Full Job Description Overview Oak Hill School in Eugene, Oregon, seeks an energetic and organized Cross-Country Coach for the 2026 fall season (mid-August through late October). Located on 72 beautiful, forested acres, Oak Hill School nurtures each student by cultivating a love of learning and encouraging them to explore boldly. The Cross-Country Coach is essential to this mission, leading a dynamic program for students in Grades 3 through 8. The coach will focus on athlete development, competitive growth, and fostering a team culture rooted in teamwork and personal improvement. Utilizing our campus trails and local community spaces, the coach will prepare athletes for a robust competitive calendar, including local meets and prestigious regional invitationals.

Major Responsibilities Lead Training & Development:

Design and implement age-appropriate practices that build a strong aerobic base and technical running skills for elementary and middle school athletes. Practices are generally 1 hour long and held 2 to 3 afternoons per week.

Manage Competitive Logistics:

Work with Oak Hill's athletic director to coordinate all aspects of the meet schedule (6-8 events), including transportation, uniform distribution, and athlete registration via Athletic.net.

Monitor Progress:

Utilize tools like Strava to track athlete progress and maintain engagement during independent training blocks or pre-season workouts.

Ensure Safety & Compliance:

Verify that all participating athletes have up-to-date sports physicals and adhere to all school safety protocols and risk management practices.

Foster Mentorship:

Provide a supportive environment that encourages personal bests and sportsmanship, culminating in the District Meet in late October.

Collaborate:

Work with the Athletics Department and parents to ensure clear communication regarding schedules, performance data, and program expectations.

Qualifications and Attributes Experience:

Previous coaching experience or a strong background in competitive distance running is preferred.

Organizational Skills:

Proven ability to manage logistics for a multi-age team and handle digital platforms for race management.

Communication:

Excellent verbal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate young athletes.

Teamwork:

A collaborative spirit and a positive attitude when working with colleagues, parents, and community partners.

Mission-Aligned:

An affinity and enthusiasm for working with children in Grades 3-8 and a commitment to Oak Hill's educational values. Stipend This is a stipend-based position. The selected candidate will receive a total stipend of $2,100 for the duration of the season.

Disbursement Schedule:

Paid out in equal monthly installments of $700 over three months.

Please note:

This is a fixed stipend, not an hourly wage or a salaried position.

Pay:

$700.00 per month Application Question(s): Please describe your interest in this role and in working at Oak Hill, and what you would bring to the position. This response may serve in place of a cover letter, though you are welcome to attach one if you prefer.

Work Location:

In person