FALL '2025

RATE OF PAY: Per Master Agreement Schedule "C" Guideline

JOB SUMMARY: The Parchment School District is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Varsity Cross Country Coach to successfully lead and direct the program while demonstrating commitment to student-athletes, school, and community while promoting school spirit and positive character among athletes. The coach must be knowledgeable in cross country, can recruit athletes, hold athletes/assistant coaches accountable, and be a relationship builder.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Michigan Teachers Certificate preferred
Successful experience coaching at the high school level (Varsity preferred)
Successful experience as an athlete at the high school/college level
First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to the start of the season.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to transport students as needed.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the cross country season
Background check clearance as required by school district policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direction, planning, preparation, and coaching activities for the cross country program.
Plan, schedule, and conduct a regular program of practice and competition in accordance with the rules of the school, the School Board, and the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
To assist the Director of Athletics in the distribution and collection of appropriate information.
Attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to cross country as scheduled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the school, i.e. rules, clinics, scheduling meetings, etc.
Assume the responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment pertaining to the sport.
Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area assigned to the cross country program.
Assume responsibility for the supervision, safety, and welfare of students participating in the cross country program before, during, and after scheduled practices and competitive contests.
Assume responsibility for submitting requests for transportation forms to the Athletic Director.
Assist the Athletic Department in planning, organization, promotion, and participant recruitment and recognition programs.
Collaborate with the Athletic Director to support the overall athletic program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the school district Administration and Athletic Director.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation and a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.

Varsity Cross Country Head Coach