Job Description: Head Coach- Middle School

Job Title: Head Coach-Middle School Coed Cross Country

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Athletic Director

Work Hours/Days:

Part-Time, Fall Season August-October, Practice/game days,

Desired Start Date: August, 2026

Hourly Wage Range: $1,000.00-$1,250 one-time payout in October

Position Summary:

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado is seeking coaching staff for the 2026/2027 school year to support the athletic director in implementing programming in various middle and high school sports.

Coaches work closely with the athletic director, requiring a highly organized, disciplined, and motivated individual to help support the school's athletic programming and goals. Strong candidates will support the school's Mission: to develop the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic. This is achieved by working to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment.

Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. All coaching candidates must also attach a "statement of coaching philosophy."

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead practices and games/competitions
• Complete all required training and certifications
• Promote academic growth among athletes
• Foster school and team spirit
• Foster competitive growth among athletes
• Contribute to the moral and intellectual environment of the school
• Adhere to the principles of classical education as it relates to the improvement of a student's mind, soul, and body
• Support the development of the intellectual environment of the school
• Respond promptly and courteously to parent communications within one business day
• Speak of and model character in terms of the School's core virtues
• Ability to effectively communicate with all activities staff, parents, students, other staff members, and visitors to the school
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the sport(s) assigned
• Coaches are expected to thoroughly understand the rules, principles, and competitive strategies of the sport they coach
• They are expected to be present at all in-season and out-of-season practices and at all games
• Should a coach be unable to attend a game or practice, they are to make suitable arrangements in their absence
• Attend all practices and games
• Assist with set up and take down of equipment for practices and games

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the sport
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment
• Concussion Training or willing to obtain
• Loyalty to the school and ACA's mission and vision
• Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
• Adherence to all ACA policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds
• Must be prompt to all practices and games, and not leave a game/practice site until all student athletes have been picked up
• Must be able to traverse the field, gym, school and stairs or any areas involved with the sport