A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Assistant Cross Country Coach at Sisters High School
SISTERS SD 6
SISTERS
HIGH SCHOOL
- Sisters, Oregon This job is also posted in
SISTERS SD 6
Job Details
Job ID:
5889796
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Posting Date:
August 17, 2026
Position Closes:
Open Until Filled
Position Available:
August 2026
Position Description
Sisters High School, a proud 3A member of the OSAA, invites applications for the position of Assistant Cross Country Coach. The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the sport of Cross Country and is passionate about working with student athletes. The applicant will demonstrate the ability to assist the head coach with the Cross-Country program and its surrounding culture in its entirety. Support of the head coach, operations, and coordination with the middle school and youth Cross Country programs are all vital portions of this position. Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sister's athletes, and commitment to school, conference, and OSAA regulations are required.
Sisters is located in beautiful and sunny Central Oregon with surrounding mountains, lakes, streams, and outdoor activities which include; skiing, fishing, climbing, and boating. Central Oregon is a hub for athletics-based education and communities committed to healthy lifestyles. Interested candidates, please contact:
541-549-4045 ext. 5767 matt.hilgers@ssd6.org (Athletic Director)
Sisters School District Athletics Department seeks to develop the athlete as a total person and encourages multidimensional athletes. We seek coaches, who are motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to develop talent in accordance with this philosophy.
Ability to help develop, articulate, and implement a vision for Sisters School District Cross Country Program K-12. Have high expectations for all student-athletes and coaching staff.
Communicate effectively with players, parents, and administration on plans and expectations for the program.
Realize that you are a role model and are expected to conduct yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards of good sportsmanship and teaching.
Help to develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes.
Help work with the local media and the OSAA as needed including reporting of results. Assist in fundraising for needs outside the limited budget.
Help recommend and purchase new equipment and assist in marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms, etc. Responsible for your sport's academic improvement/accountability.
In case of injury make sure that the athletic trainer, parents, and if necessary, the doctor are involved in the care of the student-athlete.
Honoring all levels of athletic achievement through the celebration of improvement. Embrace the desire to build inclusive programs based on the pursuit of excellence. (Advocate for all participants to attain an opportunity for athletic participation, physical fitness, health, well-being, and champion attitude.) Assist in set-up and take down all home athletic contests. Knowledge of Cross Country and experience hosting Meets preferred. Approach challenges as a team. Demonstrate a unified effort that is distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, cooperation, and honoring the Sisters community. Model the "Outlaws Together" attitude by working with all coaches, administrators, and staff within the athletic department on a common mission.
Qualifications:
Top-Notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
He/she should have knowledge of the sport and rules of high school Cross Country, hold NFHS Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, 3 Dimensional Coaching, and Heat Illness certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with the student athletes. Successful high school / college coaching experience or equivalent.
Strong collaboration with other coaches by building enthusiasm, loyalty, cooperation and friendships all as a basis for an athletic department built on the pursuit of excellence. Have high academic expectations of student athletes and hold all athletes accountable.
Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/humanresources/co-curricular-applications/
Stipend Range:
$4,791.99 - $5,800.83 stipend for the season, based upon previous paid coaching experience.
Submission Details:
Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/human-resources/co-curricular-applications/ under Co-Curricular. Please submit your Letter of Interest / Cover Letter, Resume, Co-Curricular Application, and 2 letters of recommendation on SSD Website at: https://sisters.schoolspring.com/
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Sisters School District is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race1, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status in our programs and activities.
[1] Includes discriminatory use of Native American mascot pursuant to
OAR 581-021-0047.
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