Job Descriptions: Skill Teaching + Understand and be able to teach current best-practices for high school cross country + Create a learning environment that inspires and stretches all players to improve + Promote a focused and fun atmosphere that inspires players to improve + In Season Oversight and Responsibility + Develop all practice plans and game plans + Oversee necessary video, scouting, and statistics + Complete necessary program details with athletic department Required Experience: Personal Qualifications + Passion for high school students and ability to communicate effectively with them + Passion for cross country running and high school athletics Professional Qualifications + Preferred education degree + Previous cross country running coaching experience + Program leadership qualifications + Knowledge of current high school coaching techniques and best practices + Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Keyword: coach, athletic, school, education The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values (https://www.blakeschool.org/about/mission-values) . The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE From: The Blake School