Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
The coach will design and implement a comprehensive training program for varsity runners while overseeing conditioning and race logistics. Additionally, they will foster a spiritually grounded team culture and monitor student-athlete academic eligibility.
Candidates must be practicing Catholics or supporters of the Catholic mission with a high school diploma, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. Prior coaching or competitive running experience and successful completion of a background check are required.
Description Coach Cordova, Tennessee | Diocese of Memphis St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School is seeking an enthusiastic and mission-aligned individual to serve as our Varsity Cross Country Coach. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about distance running and equally committed to forming young men and women of faith, character, and academic excellence.
The Varsity Cross Country Coach will design and implement a comprehensive training program for varsity runners, oversee athlete conditioning, race preparation, and meet-day logistics, build a competitive and spiritually grounded team culture, work collaboratively with the Athletic Director on scheduling, travel arrangements, and program development, track student-athlete academic standing and eligibility throughout the season, and maintain clear and timely communication with parents, school staff, and administration.
Candidates must be practicing Catholics or individuals who fully support the Catholic mission of the school. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Prior coaching or competitive running experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and motivational skills, and must successfully complete a diocesan background check and all required Safe Environment training.
Compensation Compensation is commensurate with experience and follows the Diocesan stipend schedule for coaching positions.
To Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the Office of the Principal at St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Preference is given to candidates who actively support the Catholic mission of the school.
Market context
In Tennessee, varsity cross country coach roles are typically tied to school athletics hiring cycles and can draw interest from candidates with coaching or competitive running backgrounds. Competition is often shaped by experience, alignment with the school’s Catholic mission, and readiness to pass a background check; a bachelor’s degree may strengthen an application even when a high school diploma meets the minimum. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to coaching experience, running credentials, and mission fit.
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