About this Cross Country Head Coach (KDES) role at Gallaudet University
OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.
Job Title:
Worker Type:
Pay Type:
Hourly
Exempt Status:
No
Supervisory Organization (Department):
KDES Athletics - JM
Summary:
The Head Coach’s primary responsibility is to develop and implement an exemplary athletic program that provides the best possible educational and athletic experience for each student-athlete. This includes active collaboration with the Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) athletics program to establish a strong, sustainable pipeline for identifying, mentoring, and developing young athletes.
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Knowledge & Experience in Cross Country
Coaching Experience - preferred
Knowledge and Understanding of Middle School Aged Students
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
Application Information:
Up-to-date Resume
Employment Information:
Season Dates: August 24, 2026 – November 20, 2026
Required Orientation Training: TBA
All employees hired must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the job and must be cleared before starting first day on the job. Current fee for the investigation is $35.50 and fee can be higher if you are from out-of-state.
Background Check and Gallaudet Student Conduct Office Records must be in a good standing
Compensation: $20.40 per hour
Deadline: Until Filled
If you have any questions, please contact Clerc Center Human Resources Office at [email protected].
Other Important Information:
The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.
