Varsity Cross Country Head Coach

Trevor Day School’s Athletics program emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership. Our coaches are committed educators who teach our student-athletes the importance of collaboration, commitment, and hard work while instilling self-confidence and respect for others. We value competition as an opportunity to challenge ourselves while engaging with the larger community. Our teams and athletes compete successfully at the league, city, and state levels. Trevor benefits from state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including three gyms and training areas with fitness equipment. 

We welcome candidates for the Varsity Cross Country Head Coach position for the fall 2026 season. This part-time, stipended position begins August 10th and ends November 7th. Practices generally occur on weekdays. Practice times vary between 3:30 and 7:00 PM, but meets may run beyond that time. Practices are typically held near Trevor Day School, with meets generally held on Thursdays at Van Cortlandt Park. On race days, students may depart anytime after 2:00 PM, so coaches should be available at that time as well. Coaches are a vital part of the Trevor community, and we encourage them to take advantage of meals on campus, schoolwide events, and other activities. The stipend ranges from $3,575 to $6,500 for the 13-week season.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all practices and meets.

• Help create and execute all practice and training plans.

• Oversee team operations and administrative duties.

• Coordinate travel logistics. 

• Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings.

• Communicate regularly with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.

• Provide leadership and give detailed feedback to student-athletes.

• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; minimum of one year of relevant coaching experience. 

• Previous high school or college experience is preferred.

• Strong understanding of track and field disciplines, programs, and strategies.

• Growth mindset and passion for learning. 

• Ability to form strong professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.   

• Commitment to equity and inclusion.

• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, independent school setting

• Positivity, flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor. 

• Candidates must complete 1) the Centers for Disease Control’s HEADS up concussion awareness training and 2) First Aid/AED/CPR certification before the start of the season.

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Trevor educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens. 

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our community.