Assistant Coach - Cross Country

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Affords assistance to the Head Coach with the following tasks:
  • Availability on Saturdays during the season
  • Organizational meetings for team prospects and encouragement of participation
  • Assessment of player skills and assignment of team positions
  • Development of a regular practice schedule and organization of practice time
  • Scheduling of facilities for practices and competition with the athletics director
  • Assignment of duties to assistant coaches as needed
  • Coaching and instruction of players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
  • Observation of players during competition and practice to identify needs for improvement
  • Determination of game strategy based on team capabilities
  • Establishment and maintenance of standards of behavior and provision of supervision of athletes
  • Maintenance of academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met and encouragement of high academic standards
  • Monitoring of athlete injuries and adherence to established procedures
  • Conferencing with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance of student athletes
  • Modeling positive behavior and maintaining appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
  • Acting as a team representative and promoting the sport through communication with booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations
  • Following established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
  • Participation in special activities such as parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
  • Maintenance of eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
  • Potential use of district transportation to transport athletes to and from off-campus games
  • Modeling non-discriminatory practices in all activities

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Prior coaching experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred