Cross Country Head Coach

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

5/1/2025

Location:

Ephrata High School

Date Available:

2025-2026

Closing Date:

05/22/2025

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CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH

The Ephrata Area School District is looking for a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated Head Coach for Cross Country. The successful candidate will be responsible for communicating effectively with fellow coaches, players, parents, and administration. They will also develop and implement effective and appropriate practice and game plans. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to teach fundamental skills, a strong knowledge of team concepts and strategies, and a willingness to work towards the goals of the Ephrata Area School District's athletic department.

Duties of the head coach include, but are not limited to:

• Writing and organizing daily practice plans for both the Varsity and JV teams during the fall sports season
• Collaborating with assistant coaches to develop game plans
• Implementing a strength, conditioning, and off-season training program tailored to the needs of the Cross Country program.
• Maintaining accurate inventories of uniforms, equipment, and supplies
• Providing support and guidance to the youth programs
• Evaluate and provide feedback to assistant coaches
• Report scores to local media sources
• Complete required professional development and trainings
• Attend required PIAA and Lancaster Lebanon League meetings

Relevant experience required, salary based on previous experience. Must be available for practices and contests during the week and on weekends. Along with the completed application, interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume detailing experience.

Applicants must possess the following clearances with results that have been obtained within the last 12 months: Act 34 PA Criminal Background Clearance, Act 114 - FBI Background Check; Act 252 - PA Child Abuse Certificate. The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre-emplouyment drug test, physical and TB test upon offer of employment.

Status: Seasonal

Salary: Based upon current CBA and experience in coaching

Applications can be submitted through Applitrack at Requests for more information may be directed to: Ephrata High School, Attn: Marvin Sanders, Coordinator of Athletics, Student Activities and Facilities, ... ...

The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.

Attachment(s):

• Extra CurricularS - Head Coach.doc