2026-2027 Assistant Coach, Cross Country - Pleasant View Middle School

Seasonal, non-exempt Assistant Coach for Cross Country at a middle school level. Responsible for designing and implementing the athletic program for the sport, supervising coaching staff and student athletes, delivering instruction using sound techniques, serving as a positive role model, and acting as liaison with the district and external partners. Key duties include analyzing opponents and developing game plans, assessing athletes to provide performance feedback, developing team and individual practice regimes (including strength, speed, agility, nutrition, and injury prevention), creating game strategies, evaluating facilities for safety, identifying program needs and expenditures, organizing practice schedules and events, instructing athletes to promote growth in athletic skills and teamwork, maintaining records to ensure compliance with district and state requirements, monitoring academic eligibility, supervising student managers and volunteers, and representing the program at various functions. The role requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders, effective communication, leadership, discipline, and the ability to travel to off-campus events and work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Education/experience requirements include a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and a minimum of sixty college hours, with background clearance and the potential for ongoing professional responsibilities. The salary is listed as an extracurricular stipend; the posting indicates a season-based compensation structure.