Assistant Coach (Cross Country)

About the role

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. We believe that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Capital Prep Schools athletic program;
• Establishes goals, objectives, and values for the program consistent with mission of athletics department;
• Motivates student-athletes to perform to maximum levels;
• Provides conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with the training unit to ensure that student-athletes are physically prepared for competition;
• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of games and practices;
• Enforces team travel standards for behavior and appropriate dress;
• Selects, supervises, and provides guidance to assistant coaches while monitoring and ensuring their professional development;
• Conducts a performance evaluation for full-time and/or part-time assistant coach(es).

Requirements

• High School degree required;
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License required or able to obtain; able to obtain passenger endorsement on license and a driving record;
• Valid CT coaching certification or the ability to get an emergency coaching certification;
• CPR/AED/first aid certification;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Coaching and/or participation at high school level preferred;
• Demonstrated ability and passion to teach and demonstrate skills of sport applying for;
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Willingness to fundraise;
• Ability to interact with all levels of the school community.

Qualifications

Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers an athletic coaching stipend at a rate of $2000 - $8000.