26/27 Head Cross Country Coach (East)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student-Athletes and Assistant Coach(s)
• Engage in academic monitoring with teachers, counselors, and other academic support staff.
• Ensure student-athletes attend required study hall.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including in locker rooms, on buses, and at all other times.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and inventory being used.
• Inspect all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory) and submit documentation to Athletic Director/Principal.
• Celebrate and model ethical behavior during practices and contests.
• Follow through on all required paperwork including, rosters, physicals, insurance forms, and parent consent forms.
• Work with the Principal to provide a solid program.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Responsible for all aspects of player development, fundraising, internal & external promotion of specific sport and needs.
• The supervision of an effective assistant coach.
• Has full responsibility for all aspects of the program.
• Promote student athletes’ accomplishments academically and athletically.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year college degree and being contracted by the KCMSD Board of Education for the school year as a full or part-time teacher or 1-3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching).
• Successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Employed as a teacher or administrator in the school in which the candidate applies for a coaching position.