Cross Country/Track Coach

About Franklin School

Franklin is a visionary high school where students have the freedom to chart their own course while leaning on our long history of educational excellence. With a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum, Franklin engages students as active participants in their learning, preparing them to be innovators and socially responsible global leaders.

Founded by the family of expert educators behind the Dwight Schools network, Franklin carries forward a tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to applied learning. We are proud to be a diverse, welcoming community where every student and staff member can thrive.

Cross Country/Track Coach (Fall 2026)

Season Dates: August 2026 – November 2026

Schedule: Part-time, weekday afternoons with occasional weekends

Compensation: $5,000 – $6,000/per season, commensurate with experience 

Position Overview

Franklin seeks a dynamic Cross Country/Track Coach to lead our Fall program. The coach will work closely with the Director of Athletics to build a program that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, while ensuring a safe, positive environment for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging practices and competitive strategies.
• Model and cultivate teamwork, leadership, accountability, and commitment.
• Supervise student-athletes daily.
• Supervise and travel with student-athletes to and from all practices and competitions.
• Prioritize student-athlete health and safety, including the immediate reporting of injuries to the Athletic Director and school health office.
• Responsible for medical equipment at all practices, travel, and competitions.
• Report scores, maintain attendance, and provide program updates to the Athletic Department.
• Manage equipment and uniforms, ensuring accountability.
• Communicate with parents and players in a timely and effective manner.
• Read and adhere to all Athletic Department policies outlined in the Athletic Handbook.
• Foster strong relationships with athletes, families, colleagues, and the Franklin community.
• Demonstrate the highest respect for officials and serve as a role model in sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high school and/or club cross country/track coaching experience preferred
• Experience working with youth athletes in camps, clinics, or officiating preferred
• Certifications and/or licenses from NFHS or sport federations are highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and connect with student-athletes
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of team culture
• Coaching Requirements per New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association required

• All coaches must complete the following certifications prior to working directly with student-athletes. Candidates may be hired conditionally without them, but completion is required before the first practice:
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
  • NFHS Concussion in Sports
  • NFHS Heat Illness Prevention
  • NFHS Implicit Bias
  • BeNice Mental Health Education

Background Check & References

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 
• Candidates must also provide professional references as part of the hiring process.

Why Join Franklin?

Coaches at Franklin are mentors as well as teachers. You’ll join a collaborative athletic department committed to developing student-athletes not only in their sport but as leaders and engaged citizens. If you are passionate about volleyball and excited to contribute to a forward-thinking school community, we encourage you to apply.