Assistant Coach - Cross Country

Seasonal, part-time, non-exempt hourly position based on a school calendar and time-off schedule.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the assigned cross country team.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections while maintaining the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs, including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, and pre/post tryout informational parent meetings.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games, and until athletes have been picked up by guardians or make arrangements for them to ride public transportation.
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and community.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of high school or club cross country coaching experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Valid CA driver’s license (Class C) and current insurance coverage.
• Safe driving record (will be asked to provide a DMV report).
• Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP San Jose Collegiate.
• Familiarity with the rules and regulations of cross country.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to manage a class in a professional manner.
• Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional, and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
• Access to reliable transportation throughout the Bay Area.
• Ability to work independently and within a small team.
• Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels.

Training

• Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including:
  • Annually: mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention (NFHS Learn).
  • Every two years: CPR and First Aid (CPR Certified).
• At time of hire: Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

• Physical: Ability to navigate office and school campuses, hold meetings in different spaces, and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment (20–40 lbs).
• Mental: Ability to handle stress of deadlines, analyze problems, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods, read, calculate, and perform routine math problems.
• Environmental: Gym or field environment with participants and spectators. Frequent travel (50%–70%) to gyms and fields throughout the Bay Area. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Pay

$19 an hour for a projected 164-hour season.