Head Varsity Coach - Cross Country

Berkeley Unified School District

Berkeley, CA

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Budgeting, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Coaching, Facilities Management, Leadership, Mentoring, People Management, Philosophy, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Retirement Plan, Secondary School, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching
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Berkeley, CA
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6 days ago

Head Varsity Coach - Cross Country at Berkeley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted

6/5/2026

Contact

Ross Parker

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Single Rate

Stipend: $4,200 (plus NCS playoff bonus) Stipend

Length of Work Year

Fall Season: August 10 through Mid November

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Job Description: Berkeley High School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Coach to lead our Cross Country program. Under the supervision of the Athletic Department, the Head Coach is responsible for the overall organization and management of the program. We are looking fora coach to build a program culture grounded in sportsmanship, skill development, and positive student-athlete experiences. Major Responsibilities: Program Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the cross country program, ensuring a consistent culture and philosophy over the 4 year experience Staff Management: Recruit, hire, and manage a staff of assistant coaches and volunteers. The Head Coach has an additional $4,800 budget specifically for building out this staff. Compliance: Ensure the program follows all rules and regulations of the CIF, NCS, WACC, and Berkeley Unified School District. Coaching & Mentorship: Teach fundamental skills, physical conditioning, and game strategies while modeling the principles of a PCA "Double-Goal Coach" (striving to win while teaching life lessons). Administration: Manage team rosters, build full-season meet and invitational schedules, and oversee the care, inventory, and storage of all uniforms and equipment. Facility Management: Coordinate with the Athletic Department regarding practice times and help maintain the quality and upkeep of team facilities. Safety: Prioritize student-athlete well-being, including injury prevention, proper warm-up techniques, and following all school disciplinary and safety policies. Requirements (in order of importance): Ability to set a positive example for athletes through appropriate language, respect for officials and opponents, and good sportsmanship. Commitment to the academic success and character development of student-athletes. Demonstrated knowledge of long distance running strategies and fundamental skills as well as muscle development and preparation including warm-ups, post-workout

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Berkeley Unified School District