About the Role
The Syracuse City School District is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner in moving the district toward its goals of ensuring all students graduate high school ready for college and career. This role is for a Boys Varsity Cross Country Head Coach for Fall 2026.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Boys Varsity Cross Country Head Coach.
- Develop student athletes' skills, discipline, enjoyment of play, competition, and understanding of hard work.
- Foster academics, goal setting, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship at the high school level.
- Prepare student athletes for higher levels of competition.
Requirements
- New York State Coaching Certification.
- Valid First Aid course.
- Valid Adult CPR certification.
- Workshop - Child Abuse Identification.
- Workshop - School Violence Intervention and Prevention.
- Workshop - Dignity For All Students Act (DASA).
- Fingerprint Clearance.
- School District Recommendation.
- Pass a fingerprint-based background check ($102.50 cost to candidate).
Skills
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Leadership
- Sportsmanship
Location
- Syracuse City
Work Type
- Full-time
- Seasonal
Experience Level
- Previous Coaching Experience (preferred)
Education Level
- New York State Coaching Certification
Salary/Compensations
- Salary per Unit 1 contract, prorated per length of season.
About the Company
- The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12.
- The district is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation.
- Offers 120 different athletic teams for students in grades 7-12.
- Modified program (grades 7-8) emphasizes skill development, participation, discipline, enjoyment, competition, and dedication.
- High school teams (freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity) strive for success and refine skills.
