MS Girls Cross-Country Head Coach

Reports to: Principal and Athletics Director

Department: Athletics

Location: Middle School

About the Role

Provide an organized activity to offer participants personal growth opportunities for achievement.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise student/athletes during team events until they have left school grounds or are under parental supervision.
• Implement district policies and philosophies within the program.
• Assist with preparation and organization of practices.
• Abide by PIAA and Pac10 rules and regulations.
• Understand the proper administrative line of command.
• Perform duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.
• Attend and be prepared for coaches' meetings, league meetings, and district meetings as appropriate.
• Work with the head coach to schedule practices and games.
• Assist in preparing for scheduled sports events.
• Assist with collection of documentation from student/athletes for physical examinations, parental consent, insurance, and eligibility.
• Uphold and support eligibility policies.
• Be responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued by the Athletic Department, including end-of-season collection.
• Report all student obligations at the end of the season in writing to the Athletic Director.
• Prepare annual budget requests for equipment, uniforms, etc. for the next season.
• Prepare the annual "End-of-Season Report" for the athletic department.
• Provide instruction and leadership to student/athletes.
• Serve as a positive role model to student/athletes.
• Teach values of sportsmanship and a commitment to becoming an outstanding athlete.
• Assist with establishing and enforcing team rules for consistent discipline of team members.
• Be present at all practices and games.
• Accept responsibility for student conduct and welfare at all practices, home and away events, and provide supervision on buses.
• Maintain a clean and safe playing field, gym, locker room, equipment room, and coaches' office.
• Ensure all injuries and incidents are properly reported to the Athletic Trainer.
• Encourage students to maintain acceptable levels of classroom performance and conduct.
• Maintain professional relations with administrative personnel, coaching staff, faculty, and other school district personnel.
• Be supportive of the athletic program, activities program, and academic program of the school district.
• Be proactive in dealing with parents and the community.
• Maintain good public relations with the news media, booster organizations, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Promote the sport within the school by encouraging student participation without pressuring students to the detriment of other sports.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Pleasant, cooperative, and positive work attitude.
• Good communication skills to interact with staff and the public.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances.

Schedule

Days and hours vary according to the seasonal athletic schedule.