Title:  Cross Country Running Coach

Reports to:  Athletic Director 

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

When Needed:   September 2024 

FTE:   Part-time Hourly

Seattle Waldorf School seeks an experienced and engaging cross-country running coach for our coed, 4th through 8th grade program. Our team will participate in the CYO Cross Country league.  This position can also be extended through the late fall/winter Orienteering season and into the spring track and field season depending on the interest and availability of applicants. Training is available for orienteering coaches.

We are looking for someone who can work effectively as part of a team and independently, is experienced with running, has strong leadership skills, and who can motivate, lead, and inspire others. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment. 

Who We Are: 

Seattle Waldorf School’s athletics programs span from recreational to highly competitive at the regional, state, and national levels. We strive to be inclusive and supportive while challenging our student-athletes to reach their highest potential. At Seattle Waldorf School we are committed to creating a community that is inclusive for all faculty, staff, families, and students, especially those who have been impacted by racism and oppression, and to create a culture that supports racial equity by changing our existing systems and practices. 

Our Mission: Daily we strive to inspire learning, courage, and joy in the developing human being.

Job Summary: Cross Country Coach. Practices two days per week after school from 3:15-5:00 p.m., meets on Sundays, Sept 22, Sept 29, and Oct 6. The season runs from early September through mid-October. The Orienteering season follows a similar practice schedule and there are up to two weekend events per month from October through February.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervise participants throughout the practices and until they are picked up by their caregivers
• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate drills and activities 
• Ensure health and safety of participants at all times. Respond to injuries according to 1st aid guidelines and communicate with the Athletic Director about any injuries.
• Facilitate a team environment that is welcoming to all, regardless of skill level, and takes into consideration the needs of every person individually
• Teach and uphold the values of sportsmanship, respect, and community
• Model a culture of continuous learning and striving for one’s personal best
• Read, understand, and uphold the school’s code of conduct
• Communicate with the Athletic Director about any challenges or concerns
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience as a distance runner *Orienteering training is available
• Teaching, coaching, or leadership experience 
• Basic CPR and First Aid training  *There is a free first aid and CPR training course available on Friday, August 18 for all Seattle Waldorf School Employees.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in coaching
• Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to motivate, inspire, and educate youth athletes
  • Ability to communicate with parents and caregivers throughout the season via email
• A high level of professionalism
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Ability to work and communicate well with school leadership, student-athletes, and their parents
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
• Possessing a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community
  • We have a diverse student body, and we want all our teachers and coaches to have the skills necessary to ensure that their programs are safe and inclusive places for everyone
  • We seek teachers and coaches who are aware of the racial, socio-economic, gender, and other inequities present in education, and actively works to eliminate these in their programs
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to travel locally 

If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.50-29.50

Benefits: Seattle Sick and Safe Leave, accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked

To Apply: Interested candidates should respond immediately by email with a letter of interest, resume, and ------------

Thank you for your interest in Seattle Waldorf School and this position. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.  ------------