Cross Country Assistant Coach (2026-2027)

Cross Country Assistant Coach

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students from PreK-12 and is a free open-enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School Guadalupe Centers Middle School and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

• Student and Families:GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are.

• Staff Autonomy:Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice.

• Coaching and Development:Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches and colleagues and in district initiatives. All staff members are aligned in working on their development over the year.

Position Summary

The Cross Country Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and managing the cross country program. This role focuses on assisting with training conditioning and promoting endurance discipline and sportsmanship among student-athletes. The Assistant Coach helps maintain a safe structured and positive environment while ensuring compliance with school district and MSHSAA guidelines. This is a seasonal position based at Guadalupe Centers High School.

Reports To

Head Coach Athletic Director and Building Principal (or designee)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing practices meets and team activities.

• Support instruction in running techniques conditioning pacing and race strategy.

• Promote safe training practices and monitor student-athlete well-being during workouts.

• Reinforce expectations for behavior teamwork and sportsmanship.

• Supervise student-athletes before during and after practices and meets.

• Assist with evaluation of student-athletes and support team development.

• Help coordinate meet-day logistics including warm-ups race preparation and supervision.

• Ensure compliance with all MSHSAA district and school policies and requirements.

• Assist with maintaining equipment and supporting program organization.

• Support communication with student-athletes and families as directed by the Head Coach.

• Promote participation and off-season conditioning opportunities.

• Model professionalism in communication conduct and appearance.

• Provide first aid and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

• Complete all required trainings and certifications.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of cross country training conditioning and race strategies.

• Ability to support and motivate student-athletes.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to supervise students in outdoor and active environments.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree preferred OR service as an approved Assistant Coach for a minimum of two school years (per MSHSAA guidelines).

• Completion of the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course (one-time requirement if not a certified teacher).

• Successful completion of:

  • Sports First Aid (renewed every two years)

  • CPR/AED certification (renewed every two years)

  • Concussion in Sports Course (with annual review)

  • MSHSAA sport-specific rules review each season

• Previous coaching or running experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk and actively participate for extended periods.

• Ability to run or demonstrate endurance-based activities as needed.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends during the season.

Application Process:

Please complete an online application athttps:// Attach your resume cover letter transcripts and certification (if applicable).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation or veteran status. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forward complaints or participate in investigations of discrimination.

Required Experience:

Junior IC