Head Varsity Cross Country Coach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Athletics Director to create a comprehensive approach to all program elements at Bear Creek in grades K - 12
• Maintain compliance with the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Emerald Sound Conference, and The Bear Creek School
• Plan and organize all practice sessions in advance
• Provide instruction and training in the fundamentals of the sport/activity
• Supervise the team during all team activities including travel
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Department, players, parents, colleagues, and league members
• Maintain, inventory, and submit requests for any facility or equipment needs
• Represent the school and its community in a professional manner
• Promote the athletics program within the school and community
• Actively teach and promote sportsmanship, fair play, and character development in the program and ensure that all team members and spectators uphold a high standard of conduct at all times

Supervisory Responsibilities

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Some coaching experience preferred, but not required
• Compliance with WIAA and Bear Creek requirements prior to beginning of sports season
• Holds CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement ) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

Critical Performance Competencies

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires lifting and moving of items upwards of 50 pounds
• Able to make visual and auditory evaluation of athletes’ performances
• Work in a climate-controlled office with travel outdoors between buildings