Coach, Head Boys Cross Country (3244

Head Boys Cross Country Coach Fall (2026)

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title
- Coach, Boys' Cross Country
- Location
- Natick High School

Reports To
- Director of Athletics
- Work days/FTE
- Seasonal

Salary/Benefits
- Stipend position per contract with the Education Association of Natick
- Benefits Eligible? - No

JOB GOAL:

Lead and support student-athletes to reach their full potential through athletic development, character building, teamwork, and a commitment to lifelong success both on and off the course.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School graduate or GED

Professional Certification:
Candidates must complete certifications as required by MIAA

Specialized Knowledge:

• Solid foundation in student-centered coaching
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents
• Understanding of theories and methodologies for coaching adolescents
• Understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of adolescents
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

Preferred Experience:

• Experience coaching in a diverse public school preferred but not required
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred, but will train the right candidate

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Ability to create a welcoming team environment for student athletes
• Ability to coach and support students in improving their individual and team skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to):

• To fulfill the duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Nights and some weekends are expected.
• Successful candidate will have to complete all of the necessary trainings as assigned by Natick Public Schools.
• Coach will identify and address bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students

Any other relative duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…