About this role
Assistant Coach - Cross Country
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Assistant Coach - Cross Country Department: E. C. Glass High School Salary Grade: N/A FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: E. C. Glass High School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 07/23/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
• Responsible for assisting coach with student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Helps instructs players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of cross country.
• Assists with organizing and directing practice activities/exercises, assessing player's skills, monitoring players during competition and practice.
• Helps with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
Leadership Competencies
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Past play experience in cross country. Preference given to those with coaching experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the rules of Cross Country
• Ability to lead and coach students
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional travel to and from meets
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS:
START DATE: 2026-2027