Head Cross Country/Assistant Distance Indoor and Outdoor Track Coach

Rye Country Day School is seeking a Head Cross Country/Asst. Distance Indoor and Outdoor Track. Outdoor Track season begins March 23, 2026. Cross Country begins August 24, 2026. Required hours are Monday - Friday 3pm-6pm and possibly Saturdays.

Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Serve as Head Cross Country Coach for Boys and Girls Program in fall season. 
• Serve as Assistant Coach for Indoor and Outdoor Boys and Girls Distance Runners during winter and spring seasons. 
• Effectively planning and organizing both practices and competition calendars
• Teaching and training a team of beginners through advanced level distance athletes.
• Creating an inclusive, exciting, and challenging environment each day
• Collaborating with the assistant coaches in planning and communication
• Working with the Director of Athletics to hire Assistant Coaches when necessary.
• Maintaining a safe environment at all times
• Communicating with athletes, parents, coaches, and opponents in a professional manner

Desired qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-years successful high school boys and girls distance running. 
• A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire athletes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
• Energetic and enthusiastic, flexible and patient
  

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Please visit our website-http://www.ryecountryday.org – to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/.

Salary Range: $20,000 - $25,000 (for all three seasons) depending on experience.