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The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, is seeking a Varsity Cross Country Coach for the fall 2026 season with the possibility of coaching both Indoor and Outdoor Track upon further discussion.
All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to DEIB.
POSITION TITLE: Varsity Cross Country Coach
Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Cross Country Coach will provide skill development and training programs for the distance runners throughout the season. Candidates should have knowledge and experience within the sport and understand how to teach, mentor, and motivate student-athletes.
A Chapin athletic coach demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, abilities:
Clear commitment to the educational philosophy and mission of the School and Athletic Department.
Is an effective communicator and educator who is able to teach athletes of all skill levels and abilities and understands the importance of listening as a key component of teaching.
Understands the sport. Not only must they possess in-depth knowledge of fundamental skills, progressions, and strategies, but must also be able to adapt teaching instruction to all student-athletes.
Models professional leadership and behavior by adhering to the same rules expected of the student-athletes, displaying a positive attitude, and motivating and inspiring the team.
Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of student-athlete
The Varsity Cross Country Coach's specific duties and responsibilities will include:
5 days per week. Practices are generally 3:30-5:30p Monday - Thursday and 7-8a on Fridays.
Season start and end dates
Cross Country: August 20 - November 9th.
Track Indoor: November 9th - February 28th.
Track Outdoor: February 28th - May 26th.
Special events requiring additional hours and responsibilities: Coaches meetings, invitationals, state meets, and nationals.
Must abide by Chapin’s Professional Community Handbook, Coaches Handbook, Student-Athlete Handbook, Chapin’s Athletics Mission, NYSAISAA and AAIS policies.
Communicate and meet with team coaching staff on a regular basis
Communicate effectively and in a professional and timely manner with student-athletes, and when necessary, parents/guardians of student-athletes.
Assess skill level of student-athletes during tryouts and throughout the season
Under the direction of the head coach, make fair and equitable decisions about event entries, strategy, and support attendance policies.
The safety of our student-athletes is of the utmost importance. Every decision and action affects safety. Safety must be at the forefront of every decision made.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Has strong cross country and track distance coaching experience with high school aged athletes. Experience working in a school setting and coaching female athletes is preferred.
Ability to attend all team practices, meetings, and meets August through May.
Cross Country Stipend Range: $6200 - $7300
To Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume by June 10, 2026. The committee will begin reviewing the applications immediately on a rolling basis.
OUR MISSION
The Chapin School is dedicated to empowering a diverse, ambitious and resolute community of young women to thrive and lead in their world. Guided by our motto, Fortiter et Recte, Chapin considers bravery, compassion, service and respect for self and others to be fundamental values. We believe that equity, inclusion and collaboration are critical to personal growth. By advancing and deepening each student’s agency, confidence and resilience within an affirming and joyful learning environment, Chapin strives to ensure that each student is emboldened to pursue distinction as a leader and contributing citizen.
ABOUT US
The Chapin School, founded in 1901, is an independent, all-girls day school in New York City currently serving 802 students K–12.
Chapin’s signature Focus Forward strategic plan, which guided our work for more than a decade, intensified Chapin’s historic commitment to offering the most challenging academic curriculum while also teaching the social, emotional and other skills that will set the stage for its students’ success in this century. Chapin’s institutional priorities continue to be imbued with the spirit of Focus Forward. We have fine-tuned our... articulation of the School’s purpose as we approach the third decade of the 21st century. A forward-focused learning community whose symbol is a wheel will never cease to strive toward achieving its vision of cultivating in girls the skills and attributes that will allow them to be brave for themselves and for others.
UNDER ONE ROOF
Chapin’s single building provides a unified learning environment under one roof for all students, the 128 faculty members who teach them and the 85 staff members who support all other aspects of school life. An ambitious construction project to be completed in 2020 will feature an entire floor dedicated to the arts and a gymnasium with suspended running track—all with spectacular views of our urban location. The Hayot Center for Innovation, to open in 2020, will provide our entire learning community the opportunity to extend our commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry-based investigations and explorations, deepening students’ interests through experimentation, invention and the development of out-of-the-box solutions to complex issues.
Our vibrant, inspiring and welcoming new spaces will further our commitment to a forward- focused learning environment that enables all students to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century to the best of their abilities. With these exciting new spaces as a canvas, we renew our pledge to develop curriculum and pedagogy that reflect current research and best practices, always placing each student at the center of her own learning.
