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Position Type: Athletics/ High School Coaching Date Posted: 11/17/2025 Location: Athletics - High School Closing Date: 11/24/25 or until filled In accordance with Article 10 Section B of the Master Agreement you are hereby notified of the following vacancy: Varsity Boys Cross Country Coach - Monroe High School JOB GOAL: Monroe High School is seeking a dedicated and experienced coach for the Varsity BoysCross Country team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cross country committed to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment and focused on the holistic development of student-athletes. This role requires a coach who can effectively manage a varsity team teach fundamental running techniques and promote a culture of sportsmanship discipline and excellence. The Varsity Boys Cross Country Coach will collaborate with other coaches and staff to ensure the overall success of the cross country program. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Coaching experience in cross country or track and field at the high school or competitive youth level is highly preferred. Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Demonstrated ability to teach proper running form endurance training and race strategies. Proven ability to create a positive competitive and supportive team culture. Strong leadership and organizational skills with experience in planning practices meets and conditioning programs. Ability to mentor and develop student-athletes emphasizing sportsmanship teamwork and personal growth. Excellent communication skills to build rapport with athletes staff and parents. Commitment to upholding and enforcing MHSAA rules and the school districts codes of conduct. Willingness to set high academic and athletic standards for all team members. Ability to collaborate professionally with school staff administrators and other members of the school community. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and coach the Varsity BoysCross Country team during practices meets and competitions. Develop and implement training programs that focus on endurance strength injury prevention and peak performance. Organize and conduct regular practice sessions that emphasize conditioning technique and race strategies. Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages discipline resilience and respect for others. Monitor academic performance and encourage a healthy balance between athletics and academics for all team members. Assist in the recruitment and development of athletes encouraging participation in cross country at all levels. Uphold and enforce all MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) rules and regulations as well as Monroe High Schools codes of conduct. Collaborate with other coaching staff including assistant coaches and junior varsity coaches to ensure consistency in training and program goals. Communicate regularly with parents administration and other school personnel regarding team progress events and expectations. Attend team meetings professional development workshops and other required functions as directed by the Athletic Director. REPORTS TO: High School Director of Athletics LOCATION: Monroe High School If you are passionate about cross country and have a desire to positively impact the lives of student-athletes we encourage you to apply! APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applications are accepted until a position is filled. Only applicants who supply the requested documents outlined below and fully complete the application will be considered. Faxed mailed and emailed applications will not be accepted. External Applicants: Must complete an online application at . Click on Employment Opportunities and Applitrack and follow the instructions to apply for this position. Supporting documents (resume transcripts and applicable certifications/license) are required and must be uploaded with the application. Internal Applicants: Must complete an online application at . Click on Employment Opportunities and Applitrack and follow the instructions to apply for this position. Supporting documents are required and must be uploaded with the application. Notice of Nondiscrimination It is the policy of Monroe Public Schools not to discriminate based on religion race color national origin disability age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression height weight familial status or marital status in its programs activities or employment. For information contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at 1275 N. Macomb St. Monroe MI 48162 . The Monroe Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Michigan Civil Rights Act and Title IX Guidelines.

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