Head cross country coach

Under the supervision of the Athletic Director, oversee all aspects of the cross country program.

Main Duties:

• Coach and instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport
• Supervise students during practices, during athletic competitions and on buses to and from athletic competitions
• Maintain student discipline, including prevention of hazing, harassment and discrimination, which supports the principles of the Sonoma Academy Mission Statement
• Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities
• Assess student performance and make coaching decisions based upon those assessments

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and ability to prevent injuries
• Ability to teach and motivate high school aged students
• Possess current CPR and First Aid certificate
• Ability to work with other staff - both assistant coaches and athletic staff
• Complete all school required paperwork before official start date

ABILITY TO:

• Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship and personal and professional integrity
• Maintain good communication with the Athletic Director, school administrators, other staff and parents
• Demonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and the athletic officials
• Organize, plan, and execute practices and meet schedules in a timely manner in coordination with the Athletic Director and school calendar
• Work with the Athletic Director to maintain the budget for the sport
• Administer CPR and First Aid if needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in teaching and coaching the sport at the high school, college or professional level
• Athletic experience – ideally in specific sport at the high school, college or professional level
• Training in how to teach and coach the sport, and/or formal training in child development and/or experience with working with youth

PHYSICAL:

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Requires successful completion of employment background screening/verification and insurability on school auto insurance. Ability to drive at night as needed.
• Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort, including during coaching, carrying equipment, etc
• May work in varied extreme outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Notes specific to Sonoma Academy cross country position:

• Majority of events (practices and matches) will be offsite
• Stipend available for 1 head coach and 1-2 assistant coaches
• Team will compete in the NCL II and NCS Division V
• Cross country practices are co-ed (boys and girls)
• Season begins Monday August 12th, 2024 with some possible optional sessions leading up to the season
• SA XC competes in approximately 8-10 league and invitational meets
• Season end date depends on league, NCS qualification but latest date would be Saturday November 30, 2024
• SA teams currently practice or compete Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday meets
• Ideal practice time is 4:00-6:00pm but adjustments may need to be made for coaches and outside facility schedules
• Head coaching stipend – the stipend will range from $4500-$6000 based upon previous experience and qualifications.
• Qualified candidates could be considered for vacant track & field coaching position

Interested candidates should please apply and include:

• Education
• Athletic Experience (athlete)
• Coaching Experience
• Work Experience
• 2 references