Extra Duty- High School Head Coach-Cross

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.

Job Title: Head Coach - High School Cross Country Coach

School: Sam Barlow High School

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. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the desired qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

The position of "Head Coach - Middle and High School" is intended to use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to assist 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
• Communicate effectively with parents within the program, and with other staff members
• Know, model and enforce appropriate policies, rules, and regulations concerning sportsmanship
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing growth of self and others
• When appropriate, work with others for the promotion of fund-raising and grant applications for the program
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory and hold staff and students responsible for those supplies and equipment
• Supervise and manage site operation to assure safety and efficiency
• Maintain appropriate and accurate staff and student records
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment
• Act as a contributing member of district wide committees as needed
• Prompt and regular attendance

• Cooperate in the arrangement of school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate
• Maintain communication with community and parent groups
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward the job and remain 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; ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments (including 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER