What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cross Country position at Global Village Academy?
Global Village Academy – Douglas County
Fall 2026 Season: August 17 – October
Global Village Academy – Douglas County is excited to continue building our Middle School Athletics Program! We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered coaches who believe athletics are an important extension of the school experience.
Our coaches are expected to create a positive, inclusive environment where student-athletes develop skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, and pride in representing GVA-DC.
Cross Country
- Head Coach - $1,500 season stipend
- Assistant Coach - $750 season stipend
- Approximately two practices per week
- Practice schedule offers greater flexibility based on team and competition schedules
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COACH RESPONSIBILITIES
Head and Assistant Coaches will work together to:
- Plan and conduct safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Teach sport-specific skills, rules, strategies, and fundamentals.
- Build a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, effort, and personal growth.
- Establish clear expectations for student-athlete behavior, attendance, and participation.
- Provide appropriate supervision of students during practices, games/meets, and team activities.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches.
- Coordinate game/meet logistics and schedules with the school administration.
- Maintain accurate team rosters and attendance.
- Ensure equipment and facilities are used safely and responsibly.
- Follow all GVA-DC safety, emergency, student supervision, and athletic procedures.
- Model professionalism and positive behavior at all times.
- Represent GVA-DC and the Dragon community with pride.
HEAD COACH ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Head Coaches serve as the primary leader for their program and are responsible for:
- Developing the overall practice and competition plan for the season.
- Providing leadership and direction to Assistant Coaches.
- Communicating team schedules, expectations, and updates to families.
- Coordinating with school administration regarding facilities, transportation, equipment, officials, and competition schedules.
- Ensuring student-athlete eligibility and required participation documentation are completed.
- Addressing team concerns promptly and communicating significant issues to administration.
- Promoting a culture in which every student-athlete feels welcomed, valued, challenged, and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates will:
- Have experience participating in, coaching, or teaching the applicable sport.
- Enjoy working with middle school students.
- Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Maintain high expectations while building positive relationships with students.
- Understand that middle school athletics should emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, belonging, and growth.
- Be dependable and available for the required practice and competition schedule.
- Meet all school and applicable league requirements for coaches, including required background checks and training.
Salary : $750 - $1,500