Assistant Cross Country Coach
About the role
Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact.
Relationships are foundational for our athletic teams just as they are in the classroom at Mount Vernon. By prioritizing the connections built between coaches and our student-athletes, we create an environment of support, encouragement, and accountability that allows our students to achieve their athletic goals beyond what they ever imagined for themselves. More than 80% of our Upper and Middle School students participate in athletics.
Responsibilities
- Help co-plan and co-lead practices, workouts, and training plans focused on endurance, speed, and injury prevention
- Communicate proactively & build relationships with parents, runners, faculty, & staff
Requirements
- Cross country coaching experience preferred
- Personal cross country or distance running experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level
- Knowledge of training principles, race strategy, and athlete development across a range of skill levels
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
Qualifications
Strong candidates will have coaching experience and/or experience in an independent school setting. Core competencies include being a relationship-driven leader who can build high quality relationships of trust, a coach and mentor who is focused on character development, and a responsive and inspiring communicator. Proficiency in Google Suite, Mac/Apple OS, and messaging software (Slack) is also required.
Start Date
Fall 2026