Head Cross Country Coach- Incarnate Word High School

Description

Title: Head Cross Country Coach 

Incarnate Word High School, a Catholic all-girls school guided by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, is looking for a part-time Head Cross Country Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. As a dynamic and faith-driven athletic program, we empower student-athletes to grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The ideal candidate will report directly to the school's Athletic Director.

Position Purpose:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cross-country program that promotes athletic excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship, while reflecting the values of the Catholic faith
• Cultivate a positive and supportive team culture that encourages each athlete to reach their full potential, builds resilience, and nurtures a love for the sport
• Foster a sense of community and camaraderie among team members, while promoting the values of compassion, kindness, and service to others
• Provide expert coaching, guidance, and mentorship to help athletes improve their performance, develop their skills, and achieve their goals
• Collaborate with school administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure alignment with the school's mission and values
• Represent the school and athletic program in a professional and respectful manner, both on and off campus

Through this role, the Head Cross Country Coach helps student-athletes become confident, compassionate, and accomplished young women who embody the values of the Catholic community and are prepared to make a positive impact in the world.

Requirements

Required Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field
• Previous High School or higher-level coaching experience

Position Responsibilities:

• Must adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by IWHS. 
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses student’s skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Works with Athletic Director in scheduling meets, facilities, and transportation for practices and competition
• If position is needed, assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary
• Coaches and instructs students, individual or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Observes athletes, during competition and practice to determine the needs for
• individual or team improvement
• Determines meet strategy bases on the team’s capabilities
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior and always provides proper supervision of students
• Monitors the academic performances of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury
• Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the academic, behavioral, or athletic performance of their student
• Follows all TAPPS regulations and by laws 
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the Cross Country program
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance and requisitioning of equipment, supplies and uniforms
• Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, awards night and pep assemblies
• Works with the Athletic Director with eligibility, equipment inventory and other related paperwork
• Attends athletic meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students
• Understanding of the mission of Incarnate Word High School
• Successful completion of VIRTUS and background check