2026-27 EHS Assistant Cross Country Coach

2026-27 EHS Assistant Cross Country Coach Ellensburg School District 401 Ellensburg High School - Ellensburg, Washington This job is also posted in Ellensburg School District 401 Job Details

Job ID:

5716854

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description

POSITION

Assistant Cross Country Coach

LOCATION

Ellensburg High School

REPORTS TO

Head Cross Country Coach

JOB SUMMARY

To ensure student/athletes have a positive experience while teaching them the fundamental skills of Cross Country, mental toughness, and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with the supervision, education and direction of student participants in the Cross Country program. Attend athletic staff meetings and workshops. Participate in pre-season meetings. Assist the Head Coach with inventory needs. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 19 years of age. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check. Must have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate and be versed in related preventative health and training standards. Must complete Blood Borne Pathogen and Sexual Harassment Training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous playing or coaching experience preferred. Strong organizational skills. Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. Ability to work in a positive, supportive manner with student participants, parents, coaches, school administration and staff. Ability to communicate effectively with student participants, parents, coaches, school administration and staff. Ability to work as a responsible member of a coaching staff in full cooperation with other coaches and the Athletic Director.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply. Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.

Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.

Gylling@esd401.org .

Address for both coordinators:

1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.

Position Type:

Other

Salary:

$4,633 to $6,177 Stipend