Running Coach

About the role

The Running Coach leads Bank Street's Upper School Running Clinic, conducting weekly practices and coaching games throughout the fall season. Working under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the coach embodies Bank Street's values of sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development, and creates an environment where student athletes build skill, confidence, and a sense of team.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and Instruction: Create and submit practice plans, conduct practices and coach games two to three days per week, set up and clean up equipment and facilities before and after practices and games, and implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students
• Student Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise students and staff members throughout the sports clinic, build relationships with students, faculty, and family members, serve as an effective communicator who can mentor students, model professional leadership, and encourage positive behavior by adhering to Bank Street rules and regulations
• Communication and Administration: Communicate weekly with families via email, handle administrative responsibilities as necessary, and uphold Bank Street's principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, experience playing or coaching running or cross country with youth athletes or school-age children, availability to attend all team practices, games, and meetings across the fall season, current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification prior to the start of the season
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, experience coaching 5th through 8th grade students, understanding of social and emotional learning, experience in youth sports and family engagement activities, prior experience working as part of the Bank Street community

Pay and Schedule

Pay Rate: Head Coach $40 - $50 per hour, Assistant Coach $25 - $30 per hour. Schedule: Fall season from Tuesday, September 8, 2026 to Thursday, October 29, 2026, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, and games starting at 3:30 PM, typically lasting an hour and a half to two hours.