Assistant HS Cross Country Coach

Fort Dodge, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Coaching/High School Coach

Date Posted:
1/20/2026

Location:
Fort Dodge Senior High School

District:
Fort Dodge Community School District

Assistant High School Coach (HS)

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: varies
Job Classification: Coach
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Compensation: $2438

In the Fort Dodge Community School District we are professional high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity value integrity reward competitively celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills strategy and physical trainingnecessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sametime the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyacceptable character development self discipline self confidence and pride ofaccomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skillsthrough coaching clinics observations consultation etc.

Essential Functions:

Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Enjoys the sportand working with this age level.
Able to teach and demonstrate skill development as well as advanced technique.
Able to assist in coordinating and assisting an off-season program.
Work with local Recreation programs on development and increasedparticipation in the lower levels and high school program.
Positive Role Model.
Reliable work attendance

Qualifications

Coaching endorsement or certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
Has knowledge of existing system state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
interprets them for staff.
Good Communication skills.
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances throughproper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and sporting eventsas required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time
Physical Activity	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
Mobility	-	-	X
Bend	-	X	-
Talk	-	-	X
Hear	-	-	X
Operate Computer	-	X	-
Stationary Position	X	-	-
Balance	-	-	X
Lift Up to 25 pounds	X	-	-
Operate Motor Vehicle	X	-	-

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time
Working Conditions	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
District Office Hours	--	-	Evenings during the season
Indoors	Sport Dependednt	-	Sport Dependent
Evenings	-	-	X
Weekends	-	X	-

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position Type:Coaching/High School CoachDate Posted:1/20/2026Location:Fort Dodge Senior High SchoolDistrict:Fort Dodge Community School DistrictAssistant High School Coach (HS)Supervisor: Building AdministratorContract Length: variesJob Classification: CoachFLSA Status: non-exemptCompensation: $2438...