Coach - Head Girls Cross-Country Coach

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Head Girls Cross Country Coach Date Posted: 5/19/2026 Date Available: 08/17/2026 Join Our Team! At Eastern Carver County Schools, we are committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included, and where every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our schools empower students to achieve their personal best, engage in lifelong learning, and be thoughtful and responsible citizens. All employees in our school district play an important role in ensuring this goal is achieved and we would love to have you join our team. Head Girls Cross-Country Coach Chaska High School For specific information please contact: Anita Woodrow at View email address on click.appcast.io Position Start Date: August 17, 2026 Salary: Based on CEA Master Agreement Position Overview Chaska High School is seeking a motivated, student-centered leader to serve as Head Coach for our Girls Cross Country program. We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing student-athletes both competitively and personally while fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture. Responsibilities Lead and oversee all aspects of the girls cross country running program Plan and conduct practices, training schedules, and meet preparation Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, and athlete development Coordinate with assistant coaches, athletic department staff, and families Support the academic success and well-being of student-athletes Organize team communication, transportation, equipment, and offseason development opportunities Qualifications Previous coaching and/or competitive running experience preferred Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, and staff Commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive team environment Must meet all district and state coaching requirements Preferred Characteristics Passion for mentoring high school athletes Knowledge of distance training principles and injury prevention Ability to develop athletes at all experience levels Enthusiastic, dependable, and collaborative Application Procedure Please apply online at: (only online applications will be accepted). All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required. Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastern Carver County Schools