What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Cross Country position at LINKHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Head Coach - Cross Country
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Cross Country Head Coach
Department: Linkhorne Middle School
Salary Grade: Coach Pay Scale FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Linkhorne Middle School
Reports to: Athletic Director
Date: 08/21/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for coaching student-athletes in-game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instructs players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of cross country.
Organizes and directs practice activities/exercises, assessing player’s skills, monitoring players during competition and practice.
Supervises athletes during practices and competition.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality
Leadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Past play experience in cross country. Preference is given to those with coaching experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the rules and best practices of Cross Country
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Some
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS:
START DATE:
2025-2026
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$28.00 to $45.00
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