DSST Conservatory Green Middle School Cross Country Coach

Grade Level: Middle School
Location: DSST CG Middle School
Status: Seasonal fixed term, temporary, in-person position (does not qualify for benefits)

About the Role

To live and model the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents, officials, fans, and the larger community. To reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit.

• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs and goals of individual athletes and the team.
• Conduct regular training sessions, focusing on technique, strength, endurance, and skill development.
• Organize and oversee team practices, competitions, and events, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety protocols.
• All coaches must be willing and able to be trained and approved to drive our activity buses.

Responsibilities

• Mission-driven: You have a desire to change the way the public school system serves students, so that all kids – regardless of race, ethnicity, or income – have the opportunity to go to college.
• Track record of leadership: You know that being a great coach means being a dynamic leader, and your life and professional experiences demonstrate your ability to lead others to achieve great outcomes.
• Ability to inspire and motivate athletes.
• Goal-oriented: You set high goals for yourself, team, and players. You take the steps necessary to achieve those goals.
• Organized: You have a systems mindset that helps you keep yourself organized in a professional setting.
• Growth mindset: You are a lifelong learner; you continually improve to be the best leader possible for your players.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey strategies and feedback effectively as well as able to communicate with players, families, and school staff.

Requirements

• Demonstrated belief in all students and the mission of DSST.
• Strong character and belief in the core values of DSST.
• An ability to work and collaborate across lines of difference.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities at one time.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Coaching Experience
• Experience working with diverse age groups and skill levels.
• Knowledge of sports nutrition and injury prevention.

Pay

CG Middle School Cross Country
Season Dates: 8/25/2026 - 10/31/2026
Stipend Amount: $1,000

Schedule

Start dates vary by coaching position. This is an evergreen position with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

This is a benefits-ineligible position.

About DSST Public Schools

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people