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About the Role
BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper, a grades 6-12 private school, is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Track & Field and Cross-Country Coach to lead and develop our interscholastic running program. This coach will guide student-athletes through structured training, mentorship, and competitive preparation, fostering a positive team culture and promoting sportsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Coach and instruct student-athletes in cross country and track & field events.
- Develop and implement season-long training programs.
- Design training plans that accommodate athletes of varying ability levels.
- Teach proper running mechanics, technique, and form.
- Emphasize injury prevention, safe training practices, and athlete recovery.
- Teach race strategy and pacing and help athletes set individual performance goals.
- Monitor athlete progress and adjust training plans.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
- Promote sportsmanship, accountability, teamwork, and respect.
- Serve as a mentor and role model.
- Maintain clear and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, and school staff.
- Balance competitive success with the overall well-being of student-athletes.
- Plan and organize daily practices and seasonal training schedules.
- Manage team rosters, attendance, and equipment needs.
- Coordinate meet entries, competition preparation, and race logistics.
- Communicate regularly with the athletic department regarding scheduling and program needs.
- Assist with program development and long-term growth of the running program.
- Encourage student participation and help recruit athletes.
- Support a positive off-season training culture for returning athletes.
Requirements
- Prior coaching experience in Track & Field and/or Cross Country preferred.
- Background as a competitive runner in track, cross country, or distance running preferred.
- Knowledge of distance training principles.
- General understanding of track & field events and competition structure.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Commitment to student-athlete development and positive team culture.
- Ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.
- Ability to often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
- Ability to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.
Skills
- Distance training
- Track events
- Aerobic base training
- Interval workouts
- Tempo runs
- Recovery
- Running mechanics
- Technique
- Form
- Injury prevention
- Safe training practices
- Race strategy
- Pacing
- Performance goals
- Teamwork
- Sportsmanship
- Mentorship
- Communication
- Organization
- Leadership
Location
- Manhattan
Work Type
- Interscholastic
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Prior coaching experience preferred
- Competitive running background preferred
About the Company
- BASIS Independent Schools is a national network of PreK–grade 12 private, secular schools.
- Spring Education Group is the parent company.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.