Intramural Cross Country Head Coach

At The Childrens School (TCS) our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we fact our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlantas and the nations independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.

TCS seeks a skilled motivated and experienced Fall 2026 Intramural (Grades 3 - 5) Co-Ed Cross Country Head Coach to start September 2 2026. The mission of TCS is to enrich minds and inspire dreams. We are a progressive elementary/middle school serving students from age three through eighth grade in a diverse community in midtown Atlanta. Grounded in principles of excellence innovation and play our graduates are passion-driven young adults who lead lives of purpose in an interconnected world.

Reporting directly to the Athletic Director athletic coaches are responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. This position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

The Coach:

• Instruct students regarding the rules/regulations equipment and techniques of the sport

• Observe students during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement

• Assign team positions

• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times

• Communicate weekly with parents and Athletic Director

• Work with the Athletic Director on holding organizational meetings to encourage student participation develop a practice schedule schedule facilities requisitioning of equipment safety procedures and maintaining student-related records

• Attend the end of the year banquet as requested by the Athletic Director

The season starts September 2 2026 and runs through December 17 2026. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. with carpool until 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications include:

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills as well as a thorough knowledge of the rules regulations strategies and techniques of the sport

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators parents and students

• Experience as an athletic coach or assistant coach preferred

The Childrens School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We believe that in order for children to fully sensitively and effectively engage in their communities they must possess strong local cultural and global competence. To that end we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin culture disability ethnicity gender expression gender identity age physical appearance race religious choice family structure sex sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply.