26/27 Middle School Assistant Cross Country Coach (Foreign Language Academy)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Cook up specific sport with 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.
• Aid in the coordination of the program.
• Aid in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Aid in the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Student-athletes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)
• Successfully completed 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:

• Be a 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