Head Girls' Cross Country Coach

The Episcopal Academy seeks an exceptional Head Girls Cross Country Coach to lead and elevate one of our premier Upper School programs. This is a high-impact leadership role for a coach who values competitive excellence long-term athlete development and education-based athletics.

The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the Upper School Girls Cross Country program (Varsity and developmental levels) ensuring a positive demanding and inclusive experience for all student-athletes. The successful candidate will have a track record of success as a program builder who develops young women both on and off the course and aligns fully with EAs mission and values.

About You

You are a proven program leader with a competitive mindset who understands that strong relationships clear standards and daily habits drive successful distance running programs. You can build and sustain a cross country program focused on development consistency and team culture-mentoring assistant coaches supporting multi-sport athletes and creating alignment from Middle School through Varsity.

You value multi-sport participation communicate with clarity and purpose and foster a culture centered on growth resilience accountability and competitive excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Upper School Girls Cross Country teams
• Design and implement effective developmentally appropriate training plans that emphasize long-term athlete growth
• Hire develop and lead a high-quality coaching staff
• Recruit retain and develop student-athletes within an independent school setting
• Supervise meets travel and program logistics
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the rules and best practices governing cross country
• Support and help grow Middle School and Lower School cross country and distance-running programming
• Communicate clearly and proactively with student-athletes families and school partners
• Work closely with strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers to ensure student-athletes are healthy prepared and able to perform at their highest levels
• Report meet results and relevant statistics to local media and school partners
• Collaborate with other varsity coaches to support multi-sport athletes and avoid seasonal conflicts
• Oversee a mission-aligned social media presence that promotes the program and celebrates student-athletes
• Be a visible active member of the school community who supports EAs mission and values

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• Competitive running background and/or collegiate playing experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of varsity-level coaching experience (or higher)
• Evening weekend and travel commitments required

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.