Job Title
Head Boys' Cross Country - High School (2024 - 25 School Year)
Location
Highland Springs, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS - Highland Springs High School
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
To develop principles of fair play, a sense of confidence, and self-discipline through the development and extension of various cross country skills as provided by interscholastic competition.
This vacancy is open until filled.
Essential Duties

• Organizes the overall cross country program
• Prepares players both physically and mentally for interscholastic competition through practice, teaching of fundamental skills, and knowledge of rules
• Checks eligibility forms and submits to the Student Activities Director
• Sees that all physical and academic requirements are met by each player and submits such information to the Student Activities Director in order to establish VHSL eligibility list
• Supervises the cleaning, storage, and proper care of all equipment
• Requisitions, through the Student Activities Director, supplies, uniforms, and all necessary equipment
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program
• Conducts pre-season meetings with parents
• Prepares daily practice schedule and conducts practice sessions
• Attends all VHSL clinics
• Follows county financial policies concerning the collection and receipting of funds

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates with prior experience coaching track at the high school and college levels are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a public school cross country program.
• Proven ability to coordinate high-level practice sessions for multiple track athletes simultaneously.
• Ability to recruit, retain, and coordinate the efforts of an assistant coaching staff.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional leadership and coaching for student-athletes during regional and state competitions.
• Prior experience in preparing athletes for interscholastic competitions.
• Prior experience in managing team fundraising efforts.

Additional Information
Questions about this vacancy maybe directed to Mr. Harry Daniel ( hldaniel@henrico.k12.va.us ), Student Activities Director at Highland Springs High School at (804) 328-8140.

• Minimum Salary - $2,550.11/year

How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload an updated coaching resume to our online recruiting platform at henricoschools.us/careers/.
Mailing Address: Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
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Currency
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Main Organization
Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status
Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary
Amount of Travel
Work At Home