High School Varsity Cross Country Head Coach

Description

Our Mission: Partnering with Christian families to shepherd and challenge students toward their individual potential to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Cole Valley Christian is seeking God’s wisdom in finding a dynamic, spiritually gifted individual with a love for the Lord Jesus, and a desire to serve Him as part of a unified Christian school faculty and coaching staff that revels in the opportunity to share God’s Truth in all we teach and do. We desire to strive for the excellence that God calls us to in preparing our students to impact the world for Christ. Therefore, we are seeking someone who first and foremost has a strong relationship with Christ that is evidenced in all aspects of their life.

Athletics is an integral part of Cole Valley’s vision of developing the whole person to impact the world for Jesus Christ. We believe that God uses athletics to teach us spiritual truths. There are many biblical lessons and discipleship opportunities available as we strive to reach our fullest potential athletically. We are looking for a Varsity Head Coach for our cross-country program who has strong leadership skills and a heart for discipleship.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish philosophies and continuity throughout all levels of the program.
• Take an active role in developing, mentoring, and discipling coaches throughout the program.
• Communicate philosophies and vision for the program clearly to parents and extended school family.
• Build relationships and invest in the lives of young men, helping them grow in their relationship with Christ as they see Christ living in you.
• Organize and lead all meet-day activities.
• Organize and conduct all practice sessions during the season.
• Establish clear communication with parents and players regarding logistics such as practice times, locations, meeting times, travel, etc.
• Oversee all off-season activities such as workouts, camps, and meetings.
• Work with Athletic Director in ensuring that transportation, facilities, equipment, and safety requirements are met.
• Work with Athletic Director in organizing, inventorying, and check-out and check-in process for team uniforms.
• Work with Strength & Conditioning Coach to plan in-season and off-season workouts.
• Develop the skillsets of CVCS athletes and equip them for success.
  
  

Requirements

• A testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
• Desire to invest in and disciple students in their relationship with the Lord.
• Be spiritually mature with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Faithfully attend a local church.
• Previous coaching staff experience at the high school or collegiate level and/or running experience at the collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of cross-country programming and player development.
• Previous youth discipleship experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and mentor student-athletes, demonstrating a commitment to their academic and personal development.
  
  

Job Data

• Hours: 10-15 hours per week during the season. Off-season hours vary.
• Tuition Discount: 25% for enrolled students.
• Fall Start Date: August 11, 2025