Administrative Skills, Budget Management, CPR Certification, Cardiac Arrest, Coaching, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, High School Diploma, Maintain Compliance, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Secondary School, Sports, Strategic Planning, Time Management
LOCATION
Santa Ana, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
A high school cross country coach is responsible for the technical, administrative, and developmental aspects of a long-distance running program, ensuring compliance with TSSAA regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Instruction: Develops and implements individualized training plans focused on endurance, pacing, and terrain strategy.
Meet Management: Plans race strategies, organizes team travel, and supervises student-athletes during competitions.
Administrative Duties: Manages the program budget, maintains equipment and uniform inventory, and coordinates the meet schedule.
Athlete Welfare: Monitors academic eligibility, promotes sportsmanship, and ensures a safe training environment, including injury prevention.
Recruitment: Encourages student participation and recruits new talent to the program
Qualifications & Requirements
TSSAA Certification: All coaches must register annually with TSSAA. Non-faculty coaches must complete the NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" and "First Aid, Health, and Safety" courses.
Mandatory Safety Training: Required annual completion of NFHS courses in Concussion in Sports, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Heat Illness Prevention.
Education: A high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement; however, a bachelor's degree in education or a related field is often preferred for faculty-based roles.
Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification from an in-person, hands-on course is mandatory.
Experience: Previous experience in cross country or track, either as a coach or a competitive runner, is typically required.