Cross Country Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Global Village Academy – Douglas County
Fall 2026 Season: August 17 – October

Global Village Academy – Douglas County is excited to continue building our Middle School Athletics Program! We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered coaches who believe athletics are an important extension of the school experience.

Our coaches are expected to create a positive, inclusive environment where student-athletes develop skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, and pride in representing GVA-DC.

Cross Country

• Head Coach - $1,500 season stipend
• Assistant Coach - $750 season stipend
• Approximately two practices per week
• Practice schedule offers greater flexibility based on team and competition schedules

• COACH RESPONSIBILITIES

  Head and Assistant Coaches will work together to:

  • Plan and conduct safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Teach sport-specific skills, rules, strategies, and fundamentals.
  • Build a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, effort, and personal growth.
  • Establish clear expectations for student-athlete behavior, attendance, and participation.
  • Provide appropriate supervision of students during practices, games/meets, and team activities.
  • Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches.
  • Coordinate game/meet logistics and schedules with the school administration.
  • Maintain accurate team rosters and attendance.
  • Ensure equipment and facilities are used safely and responsibly.
  • Follow all GVA-DC safety, emergency, student supervision, and athletic procedures.
  • Model professionalism and positive behavior at all times.
  • Represent GVA-DC and the Dragon community with pride.
  HEAD COACH ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  Head Coaches serve as the primary leader for their program and are responsible for:

  • Developing the overall practice and competition plan for the season.
  • Providing leadership and direction to Assistant Coaches.
  • Communicating team schedules, expectations, and updates to families.
  • Coordinating with school administration regarding facilities, transportation, equipment, officials, and competition schedules.
  • Ensuring student-athlete eligibility and required participation documentation are completed.
  • Addressing team concerns promptly and communicating significant issues to administration.
  • Promoting a culture in which every student-athlete feels welcomed, valued, challenged, and supported.
  QUALIFICATIONS

  Preferred candidates will:

  • Have experience participating in, coaching, or teaching the applicable sport.
  • Enjoy working with middle school students.
  • Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
  • Maintain high expectations while building positive relationships with students.
  • Understand that middle school athletics should emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, belonging, and growth.
  • Be dependable and available for the required practice and competition schedule.
  • Meet all school and applicable league requirements for coaches, including required background checks and training.