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Seasonal Part-Time Cross Country Assistant Coach
 

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA, with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrate scholarship, strive for balance, and foster inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.  

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills 

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a Seasonal part-time Cross Country Assistant Coach. The Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coach is responsible for overseeing athletic training and strength and conditioning workouts, and for providing technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport. Coaches have responsibilities not only to the students under their supervision, but also to the parents, the school, and the community.

Key Job Competencies

• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.
• Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.  
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.  
• Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.            
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
• Collaboration: The interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task, or develop ideas or processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Exhibits and mentors the student-athletes in good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Attends the rules interpretation meeting and training.
• Attends mandatory coaches’ meetings.
• Monitors the conduct of their student-athletes during practice games.
• Provides a safe environment for the student-athletes by checking the playing area and equipment before each practice and game/competition.
• Prevents injuries through thoughtful, balanced workouts.
• Instructs student-athletes in the basic rules and fundamentals of the sport.
• Assists in implementing training programs for the Athletic Development Program.
• Implements athlete registration and evaluations and maintains the evaluation database.
• Upholds Crystal’s core values.
• Fosters an inclusive team environment.

Travel Required

• Light travel between the MS and US campuses.
• Travel to and from competitions in the Bay Area, and potential overnight travel for regional and state competitions within California (if the team qualifies).

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Three  years of minimum related experience is preferred
• Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association)
• Cross-country or distance running experience
• General knowledge of best practices in interscholastic athletics and cross country, specifically

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Able to work in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20-50 pounds

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Other Professional Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits

This is a Seasonal part-time position, working approximately 15 hours per week. It is not eligible for benefits. This position is paid hourly at $23-$40 per hour. Season key dates: start on August 7, 2026, with potential postseason on November 28, 2026, and beyond.

The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. First consideration will be given to individuals who apply between July 10, 2026, and July 20, 2026. Second consideration will be given to individuals who apply between July 21, 2026, and August 7, 2026. The ideal start date for this position is August 7, 2026.