Assistant Cross Country Coach

Position Type:
Extra Duty - Athletics/Coaching

Date Posted:
5/6/2026

Location:
Talent Middle School
Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is seeking applications for the following Extra Duty positions:
ASSISTANT CROSS COUNTRY COACH - Talent Middle School


APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: Online Application Portal with online application, current resume. Visit our website at:
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director/Building Administration

SALARY: As determined by negotiated salary schedule

JOB DESCRIPTION: Work with current coaching staff and student-athletes at TMS. Support, supervise student-athletes at functions, offer training suggestions with head coach, help recruit participants, instruct student-athletes about rules, regulations and training guidelines.


This position requires a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a dedication to ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed, recognizing and addressing barriers to academic achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coaching track or cross country preferred.
• Experience as runner at high school level or higher.
• Adheres to sports philosophy of Phoenix-Talent Schools.
• Meet/ability to meet coaching certification requirements: FA/CPR, Concussion Training, Anabolic Steroid, blood-borne pathogen, etc.
• Meet required driver's training for activity van usage.
• Model high standard of behavior.
• Must have a flexible work schedule to accommodate practices and matches.

PREFERENCE

• May be given to those candidates who hold a valid Oregon teaching license.
• May be given to those who are bilingual in Spanish and English.

All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date. Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.

Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or marital status, physical or mental disability in employment practices or education programs.

Offers of employment for certain positions shall be contingent upon successful passage of district-required drug test. The district will require drug tests for safety-sensitive positions.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful passing of criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.