26/27 Assistant Cross Country Coach (East H.S.)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Cook up a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Aid in the implementation of athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Collaborate in the coordination of the program.
• Supervise students at practices and contests.
• Provide information for transportation, facilities, officials, and game management.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions regularly with the aim of enhancing student-athletes' potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and adhere to the best training and injury management procedures.
• Operate ethically and uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship during practices and contests.
• Ensure the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Pursue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development: 4 hours at district level meetings, 3 hours at school level meetings, and 1 hour at outside meetings or clinics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Student-athletes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full or part-time employee in the District.
• Employed in the school as a teacher or administrator in which the candidate applies for a position.

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers.
• Bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.