What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Cross Country Coach position at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy?
Overview:
Overview
Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking an individual to fill the role of "Head Coach" for the high school Boys and Girls Cross Country Team upcoming Fall 2026 season (August 10th - October 24th).
Experience in a high school coaching role or club setting is preferred. This is a stipend position that is based on experience in coaching and years involved in the sport. The Head Coach must be able to pass a background check, pass a CPR/AED basic life saving course and possess a valid Illinois drivers license to be able to drive any of the IMSA vehicles, which include up to a 14 passenger mini-bus. (no additional tests or endorsements are needed to operate these vehicles)
Any potential candidate must possess the skills to conduct practices with varying running drills & conditioning for increasing the performance of athletes, while also having the ability to manage a team that would include:
- Working with the Coordinator of Athletics & Co-Curriculars for developing a competitive season of matches
- Work with our food service staff to provide meals for the athletes when off campus.
- Attend practices & matches from the start of the high school season to potential state finals.
- Coordinate and supervise any overnight stays needed for post season competition during the state series of competition.
- Transport students to practices & matches during the course of the high school season.
Any potential candidate must have or be willing to obtain either of the following requirements as per IHSA By-Laws:
(1) Possess a completion certificate of an approved IHSA coaching course. (ASEP) https://coacheducation.humankinetics.com/products/ihsa-coaching-education-online-course-package-with-ebooks OR
(2) Currently, have a valid Teaching, School Administrator, Substitute Teaching, School Psychologist, School counselor, School Social Worker Certificate or be retired from teaching to meet the IHSA By-Law for coaching.
(3) Completion of all IHSA mandatory training modules as required by the IHSA along with any State of Illinois mandated training modules, as prescribed and assigned by GCN/OneNet)
This position will report directly and will work under the direction of the Coordinator of Athletics at IMSA. Any questions or interest, please contact Chris Moment - Coordinator of Athletics & Co-Curriculars via email @ cmoment@imsa.edu
Our compensation structure can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oHBmUWcicDWumDXG-Cj1feTjMizpHiDS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101457197165808736018&rtpof=true&sd=true