Head Coach – Girls Cross Country

The Head Coach will work directly with the WHS Director of Athletics & Activities to effectively implement a successful girls cross country program working with 7-12th graders on conditioning, training, and skill development of runners in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively within and outside the program while maintaining effective professional relationships with student-athletes, parents, managers, coaches, and staff.
• Working with the WHS Director of Athletics & Activities, select and manage Assistant Coach(es).
• Schedule meets and practice times working with the WHS athletic department.
• Conduct tryouts at the start of the MSHSL girls' cross country season according to athletic department practices.
• Provide opportunities for student-athletes to participate in training during the MSHSL summer waiver period, fall and spring leagues and training.
• Actively recruit and retain runners who attend Wayzata Public Schools.
• Plan and conduct practices.
• Manage strategy and player game time in each game.
• Hold regular staff meetings to review progress in all areas of team development.

Qualifications:

• Prior coaching experience at the college and/or high school level.
• Completed MSHSL Continuing Education requirements for head coach.
• Operate team in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Wayzata Public Schools, MSHSL, and Lake Conference.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.
• Excellent leadership, people and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Wayzata High School and the program's history and tradition.
• Compensation – WEA extracurricular stipend.