Last Updated - April 26, 2026

With over 100 coaches on staff, Yorktown is often seeking qualified candidates to coach in various sports.  All candidates will be required to pass an APS background check, complete several required online trainings, attend coaches meetings for professional development and show an appreciation for the importance of using athletics as a means for developing social-emotional skills in our young adults.

Below are a current listing of vacancies.  Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to Mike Krulfeld, michael.krulfeld@apsva.us with a resume (with or without prior athletic/coaching experience) and email of interest.  Final offers of employment will be made by APS Human Resources after an interview at the school level with the head coach and Director of Student Activities.

Junior Assistant Varsity Cheer Coach 

As part of the overall cheerleading coaching staff, this individual will work with the head JV coach to ensure the development of the less experienced students.  Safety, fun and structure must be paramount and the successful candidate will bring prior cheer experience either as a coach or student-athlete.  Additional safety training is available.  The fall cheer season includes both sideline and competition with practices four days a week afterschool and one game night a week.  The season runs from early August to mid-November with the possibility of remaining on for the winter sideline cheerleading season. The stipend for this position will be prorated based on time commitment and availability.  

Cross Country Assistant  

Seeking a knowledgeable running coach to be a member of a staff of four or five coaches who work with over 150 athletes of varying abilities and interests.  Candidates should be able to commit to afternoon practices four weekdays a week as well as meets on Saturdays.  The ideal candidate has experience working with high school age students and can plan practices for a group of 20-25 runners.  An eye toward safety of the runners is a key concern given the location of practices. The cross country season runs from mid-August to early November.  The stipend will range depending on time commitment and availability from $2232-$4467.