Head Coach Cross Country

Deseret Peak High School is the new High School in Tooele, Utah, opening to students in Fall 2025. This posting is for the Head Coach position for the 2025-2026 school year. All job-related responsibilities will still apply before the 2025-2026 school year begins.

Responsibilities:

• Instructs students in the fundamental skills of the sport/activity.
• Creates an environment that's conducive to personal development for team members through observing and evaluating as well as emphasizing teamwork and providing guidance for each student athlete.
• Develops sport-specific drill and practice activities to enhance the team's performance including exercises, game plans and teaching specific training rules to each player.
• Motivates students to do their best in academic studies and sports performance.
• Maintains a positive image for the school and team.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Familiar with the rules and regulations of the sport/activity.
• Experience as an athlete and/or coach.
• Work closely with program assistant coach(es).
• Ability to motivate, teach, and lead.
• Be energetic, responsible, dependable, self motivated and punctual.
• Have excellent public relation skills and work effectively with staff, parents and administration.
• Experience working with teens and willingness to supervise on trips, camps and competitions.