Middle School - Cross Country Head Coach JobID: 1201
* Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
* Date Posted: 4/6/2026
* Location: Reading School District
Position Title: Middle School Head Coach
Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach
Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)
Position Goal
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, fundraising.
Qualifications
* Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.
Essential Functions
* Supervise middle school assistant coaches
* Supervise student athletes
* Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
* Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
* Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
* Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
* Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
* Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
* Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
* Demonstrates the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions.
* Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
* Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
* Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
* Be a good role model to student-athletes
* Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment
* Requisition necessary equipment
* Support all RSD athletics
Physical Requirements
* Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
* Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
* Able to withstand extreme weather conditions
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