Cross Country Program Head

Description

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Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.

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Position: Varsity Cross Country Program Head

Responsibilities

Polytechnic School seeks a passionate and dedicated Cross-Country Coach to lead and develop our cross-country program. The coach will train student-athletes, develop race strategies, promote teamwork, and foster a positive and competitive environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in coaching or competing in long-distance running, possess strong leadership skills, and be committed to athletes' physical and personal development.

Terms of employment: Contract

Season: Fall (August - November)

Practices: Monday through Friday, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.

Contests: Times vary

Compensation: $23 - $25/hr

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Design and implement structured training programs to enhance endurance, speed, and race strategy.
• Instruct athletes on proper running techniques, injury prevention, and race preparation.
• Organize and oversee team practices, workouts, and conditioning sessions.
• Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment
• Develop a positive team culture emphasizing hard work, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
• Coordinate team participation in meets, including scheduling, travel, and logistics.
• Assess individual athlete performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to all school/organization rules, conference regulations, and governing body guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, school administration, and other stakeholders.
• Promote academic success and personal development among student-athletes.
• Manage team budget, equipment, and fundraising efforts as needed.

Physical requirements and work environment 

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. 
• Strong leadership, motivational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of training techniques, race strategies, and injury prevention.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Previous high school coaching or equivalent;
• Ability to supervise student-athletes;
• Driver’s license, insurance, and ability to drive school van;
• CPR certification (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
• Completion of CIF Coaches Principle Course, NFHS Concussion Course, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
• Instill the values of good character and fair play, along with acting as a positive role model.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with someone who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Salary : $23 - $25