• Job Description

  Req#:

  Head cross country coach

  Under the supervision of the Athletic Director, oversee all aspects of the cross country program.

  Main Duties:

  • Coach and instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport
  • Supervise students during practices, during athletic competitions and on buses to and from athletic competitions
  • Maintain student discipline, including prevention of hazing, harassment and discrimination, which supports the principles of the Sonoma Academy Mission Statement
  • Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities
  • Assess student performance and make coaching decisions based upon those assessments

  SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge and ability to prevent injuries
  • Ability to teach and motivate high school aged students
  • Possess current CPR and First Aid certificate
  • Ability to work with other staff - both assistant coaches and athletic staff
  • Complete all school required paperwork before official start date

  ABILITY TO:

  • Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship and personal and professional integrity
  • Maintain good communication with the Athletic Director, school administrators, other staff and parents
  • Demonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and the athletic officials
  • Organize, plan, and execute practices and meet schedules in a timely manner in coordination with the Athletic Director and school calendar
  • Work with the Athletic Director to maintain the budget for the sport
  • Administer CPR and First Aid if needed

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in teaching and coaching the sport at the high school, college or professional level
  • Athletic experience – ideally in specific sport at the high school, college or professional level
  • Training in how to teach and coach the sport, and/or formal training in child development and/or experience with working with youth

  PHYSICAL:

  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Requires successful completion of employment background screening/verification and insurability on school auto insurance. Ability to drive at night as needed.
  • Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort, including during coaching, carrying equipment, etc
  • May work in varied extreme outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

  Notes specific to Sonoma Academy cross country position:

  • Majority of events (practices and matches) will be offsite
  • Stipend available for 1 head coach and 1-2 assistant coaches
  • Team will compete in the NCL II and NCS Division V
  • Cross country practices are co-ed (boys and girls)
  • Season begins Monday August 12th, 2024 with some possible optional sessions leading up to the season
  • SA XC competes in approximately 8-10 league and invitational meets
  • Season end date depends on league, NCS qualification but latest date would be Saturday November 30, 2024
  • SA teams currently practice or compete Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday meets
  • Ideal practice time is 4:00-6:00pm but adjustments may need to be made for coaches and outside facility schedules
  • Head coaching stipend – the stipend will range from $4500-$6000 based upon previous experience and qualifications.
  • Qualified candidates could be considered for vacant track & field coaching position

  Interested candidates should please apply and include:

  • Education
  • Athletic Experience (athlete)
  • Coaching Experience
  • Work Experience
  • 2 references
    

• About the company

  Sonoma Academy is a nonprofit, private coed college preparatory high school located in Santa Rosa, California in the United States.

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