24-25 - West - Head Coach Cross Country

24-25 - West - Head Coach Cross Country

West High

$2,964.00 - 6,072.00 Annual Salary

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD.The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Becoming a Model School DistrictThe Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

About Our DistrictThe Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Purpose of Position: The Head Cross Country Coach will oversee the entire Program and instruct the varsity high school cross country team. The Head Coach is responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the running surface.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the cross country program coaching staff including all Assistant/JV/Freshman coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of cross country athletes in all events in conjunction with other coaches.
• Develop training plans for cross country athletes, in conjunction with other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home meets and invitationals as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Contribute to event line-up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach all practices.
• Attend and coach all meets/events.
• Assist other coaches in monitoring team members' practice attendance, school attendance, meet/event attendance, and grades.
• Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Responsible for providing student-athletes feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the cross country teams
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning programs for the cross country teams
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for cross country by the 2025 fall sports season.

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of running/cross country skills, particularly in skill development and strategies.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR with AED certification from a national certifying agency.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents.
• Competitive experience in cross country at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience in cross country at the high school level particularly girls.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other coaches in the program.
• Knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with the District Athletic Code for members of the West country team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise a team with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, officials, and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with a diverse population of student athletes.
• Ability to integrate the cross country program into the student- athlete's total school experience.
• Preferred: Valid teaching license
• Preferred: College playing/coaching experience
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement cross country systems in a high school setting

Length of Work:

WIAA 2025 Fall Sports Season
Working Conditions:

Hours of employment: Monday - Friday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am; hours as assigned Will be also be expected to work in various outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.