Varsity Cross Country Coach

About the role

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, is seeking a Varsity Cross Country Coach for the fall 2026 season with the possibility of coaching both Indoor and Outdoor Track upon further discussion.

Responsibilities

• 5 days per week. Practices are generally 3:30-5:30p Monday - Thursday and 7-8a on Fridays.
• Season start and end dates: Cross Country: August 20 - November 9th. Track Indoor: November 9th - February 28th. Track Outdoor: February 28th - May 26th.
• Special events requiring additional hours and responsibilities: Coaches meetings, invitationals, state meets, and nationals.
• Must abide by Chapin’s Professional Community Handbook, Coaches Handbook, Student-Athlete Handbook, Chapin’s Athletics Mission, NYSAISAA and AAIS policies.
• Communicate and meet with team coaching staff on a regular basis
• Communicate effectively and in a professional and timely manner with student-athletes, and when necessary, parents/guardians of student-athletes.
• Assess skill level of student-athletes during tryouts and throughout the season
• Under the direction of the head coach, make fair and equitable decisions about event entries, strategy, and support attendance policies.
• The safety of our student-athletes is of the utmost importance. Every decision and action affects safety. Safety must be at the forefront of every decision made.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Has strong cross country and track distance coaching experience with high school aged athletes. Experience working in a school setting and coaching female athletes is preferred.
• Ability to attend all team practices, meetings, and meets August through May.

Pay

Cross Country Stipend Range: $6200 - $7300

Schedule

5 days per week. Practices are generally 3:30-5:30p Monday - Thursday and 7-8a on Fridays.