About this role
The Cross Country Coach is responsible for managing the Dartmouth Eagles Cross Country team. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Promoting good sportsmanship, team cooperation, and communication with athletes.
• Teaching fundamental running techniques, racing strategies, and training methods.
• Holding and running practices — Monday through Friday, 3:05 PM – 4:00 PM.
• Attending and supervising all meet days on Wednesdays (off campus; meets begin at 4:00 PM).
• Notifying students and parents of practice and race schedules.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and parent communication throughout the season.
• Reporting all race results to the Athletic Director promptly after each meet.
• Managing uniforms, equipment, and first aid kits; returning all items cleaned at end of season.
• Attending all league, division, and county coaches' association meetings for the sport.
• Ensuring student-athletes remain supervised at all times at away competitions.
• Reviewing and signing the PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) Pledge with coaches, players, and parents.
• Driving to and from visiting schools (valid CA driver's license required)