Starting Date: August 17, 2026
Neenah Joint School District is currently accepting applications for a girls' cross country assistant coach.
Job Summary:
The assistant coach is responsible for implementation and supervision of an education based athletic program that seeks to develop the whole student athlete in coordination with the varsity head coach.
Qualifications:
Must meet the coaching requirements of NJSD and WIAA.
Strong Leadership Skills
Knowledge in the sport of cross country
Ability to work effectively with groups and individuals
Ability to analyze problems and make decisions
CPR, AED & First Aid Certified (within one year)
Licensed Teacher (preferred)
Experience in coaching and/or competing in an education based athletic program (preferred)
Other cross country / running coaching experiences (preferred)
Job Goal:
To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the student athletes in the sport assigned to provide life lessons that will positively impact the physical, social, and emotional well being of all who are involved. All coaches are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of every student-athlete participating in the program. Coaches should encourage and promote multi-sport participation within the school district.
Responsibilities:
Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of Neenah Joint School District
Follows rules and regulations of the school, conference, and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA)
Complete the WIAA Rules Video and Exam yearly
Maintain membership in the appropriate coaches associations and participate so our school has representation.
Attend camps, clinics, seminars, and in-service programs in order to improve coaching skills and stay current with new trends in coaching, training, and safety procedures
Provide proper instruction of the sport, and develop and maintain current knowledge
Attend school, conference and WIAA coaches meetings
Supervise all practice sessions and games in conjunction with head coaches (Varsity/JV)
Supervise all student-athletes participating in the program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.)
Assures that the program will reflect proper attitude and conduct at all times
Supervise use of equipment in your sport
Participate in an end of the season information and evaluation session with the head Varsity coach
Regularly inspect equipment and facilities to insure the safety of each student athlete
Provide proper instruction of the sport, and develop and maintain current knowledge
Provide leadership of the program for all levels and work to develop continuity between the community and school programs
Appropriate communication with administration, coaching staff, team, and parents
Work with the Varsity head coach to determine goals and direction of the program
Participate in pre and post season meetings with the Activities Director. The postseason meeting will serve as an evaluation conference
Encourage participation in sports and other co-curricular activities other than his/her own
Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct
Have fun and build positive relationships
All other duties as assigned by the Activities Director & Varsity head coach
Applications and resumes must be submitted to:
Shaun Liesch, Activities Director NJSD
Email: shaun.liesch@neenah.k12.wi.us
Office: 920-751-6900 x 16126
Neenah High School - 500 Rocket Way, Neenah, WI 54956
The Neenah Joint School District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law.