Head Cross Country Coach (Fall 2026)

Position:Head High School Varsity Cross Country Coach (SY 26-27) (Stipend)

Department:Athletics

Reports to:Director of Athletics

Affiliation:Unit A Section F

Salary range: $4812-$5820 stipend

Time Commitment:

• The team meets six days a week.
• The coach works around 15-20 hours a week
• The team has one 1 race per week
• Season runs: 8/24/2026-11/8/2026

Number of Positions: 1

This is a stipend position

SUMMARY:

The Watertown Public Schools seeks an outstanding head coach to coach the cross country team for the 2025-2026 school year. WPS is dedicated to excellence equity and community. Be a part of creating a bright future for WPS students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning all areas oftheir own team.
• Leading and assistingtheir coaching staff to coordinate efforts under one program goal and ensuring compliance with rules at all levels
• Analyze the game strategy.
• Implementation of skill development
• Coverage of bus trips
• Video analysis of games
• Attending all league meetings and local district and state meetings when necessary.
• Reaching out to local Youth Groups to promote their respective sports in town.
• Planning award ceremonies and individual award winners.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• CPR certified
• NFHS Concussion course completed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience coaching cross-country
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.