Position: High School Cross Country Coach

Contracted By: Valley Christian School

Time Required: August 24 to November 7, 2026

Responsible To: VCS Athletic Director

Stipend: $3890 + small playoff bonuses

 

Valley Christian School has a great tradition of Cross Country. The men’s team has won the state championship two of the last three years and placed second this year. We have been blessed in both our men’s and women’s participation numbers and our junior high programs have been fantastic as feeder programs. We are set up for continued success and need the right leader to make it happen. This is a great opportunity to minister to an amazing group of athletes.

 

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

  1. Committed Christian Life/Testimony-strong Christian mentorship and sportsmanship ability.
  2. Passion to work with young people and positively assist adolescent development.
  3. Assumes responsibility for the entire High School Cross Country Program as the Head Coach for VCS.
  4. Be on time and available for all meets and practices (weekday and weekend meets, weekday practices).
  5. Proactively communicate well, orally and written, to Athletes, Parents, and AD in conjunction with other coaches (Regular use of Team Snap).
  6. Must be organized and develop an effective meet competition and practice plan with other coaches.
  7. Provide athletes with fundamental skills and strategies within department-wide goals.
  8. Ability to promote teamwork and motivate student-athletes through competition.
  9. Help motivate athletes to maintain academic achievement.
  10. Works closely with the Athletic Director and other Coaches in preparation and maintenance of fields, track, locker rooms, and storage areas.
  11. Participate in parent meetings. Communicate vision, goals, and philosophy clearly with other VCS Coaches.
  12. Ability to drive a passenger van when required.
  13. Read, understand, and support the mission and Core Values of Valley Christian School.
  14. Attend coaching clinics and classes to maintain WIAA coaching credentials
  15. Support and follow the parent/student handbook, athletics handbook, WIAA handbook, and NFHS rules and regulations handbook.
  16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Varsity Head Coach and AD.

Qualifications:

  • Committed Born Again Christian Life and Testimony with a Biblical Worldview
  • Varsity coaching and track experience desired
  • Agreement with VCS Coaching Contract and Addendum
  • First Aid/CPR Certified (or willing to acquire)
  • Fingerprint/Background Clearances
  • Valid Driver’s License

Application Process:

  • Please submit a letter of interest containing your reason for seeking this position, a summary of qualifications, and a brief Christian testimony, along with a current resume through the school’s website at: https://valleychristianschool.org/careers/initial-application/
  • The VCS Athletic Director will review your materials and provide a link to the VCS Coaching Application to viable candidates.
  • Upon review of the full VCS Coaching Application and associated materials, you will be contacted regarding an interview.

Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled and taken off the website.

 

Matt Barreiro mbarreiro@vcsc.org

Athletic Director

Valley Christian School – 10212 E 9th Ave – Spokane Valley, WA 99206 – Phone 509-924-9131

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