What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach, Assistant Cross Country - RHS position at Riverside High School?
Assistant Cross Country Coach - Riverside High School
This position will start August 2026 for 2026-2027 School Year.
Salary listed is for 2025-2026 School year, and is yet to be updated for the upcoming school year.
Riverside High School seeks a highly qualified individual to serve as the Assistant Cross Country Coach.
Riverside High School: Riverside is the newest comprehensive high school in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. We are a school of choice for all students within the district and compete at the 2A OSAA level.
A successful candidate will possess the following qualities:
Previous Coaching experience preferred.
High ethical and professional standards.
A thorough knowledge of the sport, skill development, and coaching techniques.
The presence to be a role model for student athletes and the public face of the program.
A commitment to the importance of academic excellence and achievement for all student-athletes in the program. Demonstrate ability to lead young athletes.
A highly tuned ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
Skill in organization, time management, and public relations.
Employ good judgment in a variety of situations including emergencies.
The Riverside Coach will be responsible for the following:
Recruit student-athletes into the program.
Develop and implement an off-season program for athletics.
Advocate for multi-sport athletes Provide regular communication with parents/families.
Regularly track the academic process of all student athletes in the program and facilitate necessary supports to ensure their academic eligibility.
Work effectively and collaborate with other athletic programs to ensure off season/summer opportunities.
Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to compete in other programs.
Hold all student athletes and coaching staff to high expectations.
Help develop the youth program below 9th grade level.
Work with local media as needed and establish strong working relationships with community support groups.
Community and District Information:
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nestled within two thriving cities, West Linn and Wilsonville, within the rural area of Clackamas County. Both communities have a strong legacy of support for their schools, music and arts endeavors, and the overall well-being of their patrons. The school district and surrounding communities have experienced steady, constant growth over the past three decades. The estimated student population of the District as of December 2025 is 8,600.
It is the policy of the West Linn-Wilsonville Board of Education and School District (WLWV) that no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability shall occur if the employee with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. West Linn-Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment. Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, 503-673-7095.
Salary : $4,665 - $5,248