What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cross-Country Program Head/Head Varsity Coach (Boys and Girls) position at Athletics?
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
POSITION TITLE: Cross-Country Program Head/Head Varsity Coach (Boys and Girls)
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics
FLSA: Exempt
TERM: 12 Months
MISSION STATEMENT:
Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Charlotte Country Day School, an independent coeducational day school located in Charlotte, NC, is currently recruiting for a Cross-Country Program Head/Head Varsity Coach (Boys and Girls) to begin work with the Fall 2025 season. This is a part-time, year-round position with hours varying according to season. Summer workouts will begin in June; Fall season will begin on Monday, July 28th. The season concludes in October after the NCISAA Sate Championship. Previously, this position also served as an assistant coach for Indoor Track & Field and Spring Track & Field. The daily work schedule will vary slightly according to specific team practice and competition schedules but will generally be focused on a 3-6pm time slot, Monday-Friday. Weekend work is occasionally required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Cross-Country Program Head/Varsity Head Coach will join an athletic program that includes 26 varsity sports, most of which have both junior varsity and middle school counterparts. The cross-country program includes a varsity and middle school team. The Cross-Country Program Head/Varsity Head Coach is directly responsible for coaching the varsity team as well as for the oversight and coordination of the entire program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Supervision and instruction of varsity Cross-Country student-athletes during all team activities.
- Development of a long-term cross-country program vision, plan, and teaching curriculum.
- Ongoing hiring, management, and evaluation of Cross-Country program coaching staff.
- Development and oversight of the program’s budget.
- Development of practice and competition schedules, including summer activities.
- Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and technique of the sport.
- Plan and organize tryouts, practices, and meet operations.
- Maintenance and upkeep of program’s equipment, technology and apparel.
- Regular communication with team parents/athletics program staff regarding program activities.
- Organizes and directs individuals and small group practices/exercises.
- Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Participates in special activities to include parent’s night and end of season team gathering.
- Regular communication with team parents and athletics program staff regarding team activities.
- Attendance at required team and interscholastic athletics program meetings.
- Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes.
- Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.
- Compliance with all Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association, and North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association policies and procedures.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Head of School or other appropriate administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates must have significant experience coaching at the high school, club, or collegiate level. Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, vision, and creativity, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Additionally, candidates must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and must possess or obtain prior to the start of their season current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates should complete an application (including resume and cover letter) through the school’s online application system at https://www.charlottecountryday.org/employment. Direct email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.
JOB CONTACT: Masanori Toguchi Jr, Director of Athletics, masanori.toguchi@charlottecountryday.org
It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.
