Cross Country Coaching Positions

Positions Available:

7/8 Cross-Country: September 2, 2026 through October 30, 2026

Middle School (7-8) Head Coach

About the Role

The role of an Avenues coach is to instruct our student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork and self-confidence.

Head Coaches will:

Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels

Attend all scheduled games and practices

Manage and coordinate practice and game plans

Be responsible for handling all administrative duties related to their team

Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events

Assistant Coaches will:

Support head coach in promoting the mission of the program

Contribute to and/or run practice sessions

Gather and record statistical information

Attend all scheduled games and practices

Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events

Coaches bring all or most of the following:

Head coaches have 2+ years of cross-country head coach coaching experience

Assistant coaches have 1+ years of coaching or related experience

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department

Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences

Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category

Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential to this position

Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission

High-level competitive playing experience (preferred)

Additional Information

Practice and Meet Schedule:

Please note that this is a part time and seasonal position averaging 5-10 hours a week. Varsity roles meet 4x a week and Middle School 3x a week. Practices are 1.5 hours each and competitions up to 1.5 hours, not including travel time. On race days, athletes leave between 2:00 pm-3:00 pm so candidates should be available at this time as well.

Middle School Schedule:

Meets 3x a week for 1.5 hours from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. The team races in 1-2 meets per week starting around 4/4:30pm.

Salary:

Please note that this is a part time and seasonal position averaging 4.5-10 hours a week. Coach pay rates range from $2,800-$3,300 depending on experience level.

You must be eligible to work in the United States and will be living in New York or surrounding area during the season.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.

A part of Avenues: The World School, the Avenues Athletics Department is a group of committed coaches who develop, plan and implement our growing sports curriculum. We pride ourselves in creating programs within each sport discipline, where Middle and Upper School coaches work closely together to ensure we cover the necessary skills and fulfill the needs of our student athletes.