What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Girls' Cross Country Coach position at The Episcopal Academy?
The Episcopal Academy seeks an exceptional Head Girls' Cross Country Coach to lead and elevate one of our premier Upper School programs. This is a high-impact leadership role for a coach who values competitive excellence, long-term athlete development, and education-based athletics.
The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the Upper School Girls' Cross Country program (Varsity and developmental levels), ensuring a positive, demanding, and inclusive experience for all student-athletes. The successful candidate will have a track record of success as a program builder who develops young women both on and off the course and aligns fully with EA's mission and values.
About You
You are a proven program leader with a competitive mindset who understands that strong relationships, clear standards, and daily habits drive successful distance running programs. You can build and sustain a cross country program focused on development, consistency, and team culture-mentoring assistant coaches, supporting multi-sport athletes, and creating alignment from Middle School through Varsity.
You value multi-sport participation, communicate with clarity and purpose, and foster a culture centered on growth, resilience, accountability, and competitive excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Upper School Girls' Cross Country teams
- Design and implement effective, developmentally appropriate training plans that emphasize long-term athlete growth
- Hire, develop, and lead a high-quality coaching staff
- Recruit, retain, and develop student-athletes within an independent school setting
- Supervise meets, travel, and program logistics
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the rules and best practices governing cross country
- Support and help grow Middle School and Lower School cross country and distance-running programming
- Communicate clearly and proactively with student-athletes, families, and school partners
- Work closely with strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers to ensure student-athletes are healthy, prepared, and able to perform at their highest levels
- Report meet results and relevant statistics to local media and school partners
- Collaborate with other varsity coaches to support multi-sport athletes and avoid seasonal conflicts
- Oversee a mission-aligned social media presence that promotes the program and celebrates student-athletes
- Be a visible, active member of the school community who supports EA's mission and values
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Competitive running background and/or collegiate playing experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of varsity-level coaching experience (or higher)
- Evening, weekend, and travel commitments required
The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.