Extra Duty- High School Head Coach-Cross

Extra Duty - High School Head Coach - Cross Country

Posting Date: January 6, 2026

Final date to receive applications: In-District Bargaining Unit Members January 12, 2026, 5 pm. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected

Start Date:

Exact date to be determined by the district.

High School Coach - Head Cross Country Coach

NAME OF SCHOOL: Sam Barlow High School

JOB TITLE: Head Coach - High School Cross Country Coach

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

The position of "Head Coach - Middle and High School" is done for the purpose of using leadership, supervisory and administrative skills for assisting in the overall direction, coordination, and coaching of the assigned sport for the development of each student.

• Be familiar and comply with all school, district, league, and, where appropriate, OSAA rules.
• Assist the head coach in the coordination of all practices.
• Analyze, demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of the sport to the participants, and where appropriate, to the parents.
• Enforce the program policies, and recommend policy changes to the appropriate administrator.
• Communicates effectively with parents within the program, and with other staff members.
• Knows, models and enforces appropriate policies, rules, and regulations concerning sportsmanship.
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth of self and others.
• When appropriate, works with others for the promotion of fund‑raising and grant applications for the program.
• Maintains equipment and supplies inventory and holds staff and students responsible for those supplies and equipment.
• Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate staff and student records.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment.
• As needed, acts as a contributing member of district wide committees.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

• Cooperates in the arrangement of school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate.
• Maintains communication with community and parent groups.
• Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job related experience in appropriate sport/activity and/or coaching.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Skills to work with coaches and students. Knowledge of district policies and procedures regarding co‑curricular activities. Abilities to follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments (some night work), and communicate with students, staff and parents.
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprinting Clearance, Current First Aid Card, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. High school coaching positions require ASEP (American Sport Education Program) Certification.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

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