Cross Country Assistant Coach

Division: Athletics
Job Title: Cross Country Assistant Coach
Status: Part-time, Seasonal. Begins June 8.
Salary: $21 to $23 per hour

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Polytechnic School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Cross Country Coach to support our boys and girls cross country program at both the JV and varsity levels. This is a paid coaching position.

Responsibilities 
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
●    Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, workouts, and training schedules
●    Support athletes at all levels — JV and varsity, boys and girls — in skill development, race strategy, and overall athletic growth
●    Attend all meets, practices, and team events as required
●    Help foster a positive, competitive, and inclusive team culture
●    Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, and athletic department staff
●    Assist with administrative duties as needed, including travel logistics and equipment management
●    Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
●    Willingness to take on other duties as needed. 

 Physical requirements and work environment
●    Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines, as well as a diverse array of contacts;
●    Ability to lift up to 30 pounds;
●    Work outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

●    Prior competitive experience in cross country and/or track and field (required)
●    CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain prior to the start of the season (required)
●    Strong understanding of distance running training principles and race preparation
●    Ability to work with student-athletes of varying skill levels and ages
●    Excellent communication and organizational skills
●    Passion for working with and mentoring high school athletes
●    Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities 

Salary : $21 - $23