Junior High Cross Country Assistant Coach (Fall 2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Junior High Cross Country Assistant Coach 

Start Date: 8/10/2026

Stipend: $1,500.00

Stipend Payout Date: 10/31/2026

General Purpose: Support The Vanguard School athletic objective, policy of interscholastic athletics, and CHSAA regulations.  The school believes that extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life. All students, regardless of their ability, should feel accepted to sports in order to grow physically, intellectually, and socially through participation. Assistant Coaches help Head Coaches organize and conduct the athletic programs to meet the needs of the school and their participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform duties as Junior High Cross Country - Assistant Coach. 
• Be knowledgeable of and implement the planned system and style of play.
• Enforce all athletic regulations.
• Attend meetings and clinics organized and conducted by the Athletic Director or Principal.
• Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities or student-athletes including, but not limited to, game, practice, locker room, and transportation.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of skill development, training techniques, fundamentals, game strategy, and the rules of the sport.
• Be responsible for the care, distribution, and collection of school equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing (as appropriate to the situation) and cooperate productively with all the sports public including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, administrators, and the press. Keep the team informed of practice schedules and team obligations.
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, athletes, parents, and assistant coaches throughout the program.
• Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports by encouraging athletes to play more than one sport.
• Practice professional conduct during events and practices. Exemplify high standards of personal conduct and habits.
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
• Positively represents the school and its mission to the students, parents, colleagues, and general public.
• Ability to work cooperatively with school staff and administration.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: As needed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Coach certification(s) required according to CHSAA rules.
• Ability to work successfully with student athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and other school staff.
• Ability to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school procedures and policies.
• Current first aid/CPR card – must have.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons.
• The ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Must complete all training and paperwork required to be placed on the school’s approved driver list.

Experience:

• Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, and student supervision.
• Coaching experience preferred.

The Junior High Cross Country Assistant Coach must submit to and pass a CBI / FBI fingerprint background check and a motor vehicle check as a condition of employment.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.