Cross Assistant Coach

Reports to: Upper School Athletic Director

The Bolles School is seeking an Upper School Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach for the  school year.

This position is paid a seasonal stipend.

• Supervise athletes during practices and meets, including general warm-up, preparation and post-race analysis
• Prepare and communicate season objectives
• Use appropriate and varied coaching techniques
• Prepare and conduct regular assessments
• Support the training plan and process
• Maintain order at practices, meets, and on trips, adhering to safety protocol
• Discuss students’ athletic and behavioral attitudes and achievements on an as needed basis
• Support and foster positive communication among parents, advisors, colleagues and students

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required; current collegiate players may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to creatively train athletes
• Demonstrated ability to support a coaching staff in an ever‑evolving atmosphere such as novice players
• Prior coaching experience desired
• Knowledge of physical conditioning methods
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with teenage students helpful
• Excellent character, integrity and adaptability
• The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team‑oriented atmosphere
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self‑control
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screen

• Demonstrates and enthusiastically supports the School’s Mission
• Performs in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School
• Communicates well, works congenially, and deals effectively with all school personnel and families, as well as with the larger business and educational community
• All Athletic department coaches and staff must follow and promote the vision of the department, which is to develop a culture of student athletes who are ‘Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat’
• Performs other duties as requested