Part-Time Cross Country Assistant Coach

About the role

Crystal Springs Uplands School seeks a Seasonal part-time Cross Country Assistant Coach for the 2026 season. The position supports the Varsity Cross Country program by overseeing athletic training and strength and conditioning workouts, providing technical support and training to athletes, and upholding the school’s core values in an inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit and mentor student-athletes in good sportsmanship and fair play
• Attend the rules interpretation meeting and training
• Attend mandatory coaches’ meetings
• Monitor the conduct of student-athletes during practice and games
• Provide a safe environment by checking the playing area and equipment before each practice and game/competition
• Prevent injuries through thoughtful, balanced workouts
• Instruct student-athletes in the basic rules and fundamentals of cross country
• Assist in implementing training programs for the Athletic Development Program
• Implement athlete registration and evaluations and maintain the evaluation database
• Foster an inclusive team environment

Travel

• Light travel between the MS and US campuses
• Travel to and from competitions in the Bay Area
• Potential overnight travel for regional and state competitions within California (if the team qualifies)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Three years of minimum related experience preferred
• Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association)
• Cross-country or distance running experience
• General knowledge of best practices in interscholastic athletics and cross country, specifically

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work in a dynamic environment with varied challenges, deadlines, and diverse contacts
• Work in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Tasks involve exerting heavy physical effort: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20–50 pounds

Compensation

This is a Seasonal part-time position working approximately 15 hours per week, not eligible for benefits. The position pays $23–$40 per hour.

Season Key Dates

• Start: August 7, 2026
• Potential postseason: November 28, 2026 and beyond