Renaissance High School Girls Varsity Cross Country Head Coach

About the role

The Athletic Coach is responsible for adhering to the athletic policy approved by the Detroit Public Schools Community District and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The coach is essential in providing enthusiasm/knowledge for leading, teaching, mentoring, and preparing high school scholar-athletes for next level successes.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and prepare high school scholar-athletes for next level successes
• Maintain and report the season’s scores, records and statistics
• Coordinate the use, upkeep, care and submit an annual inventory listing of all district equipment and facilities
• Maintain and emphasize discipline and demand disciplined behavior from everyone involved in the program
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and stewardship
• Collaborate with and meet with parents of scholar-athletes to keep them duly informed of the program schedule and activities
• Provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/games all scholar-athletes
• Organize an adequate schedule of time for scholar-athletes to have academic study table
• Enforce all DPSL and MHSAA rules and regulations compliance

Requirements

• Proof of a minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent (evidence of 60 hours current credits)
• Evidence of a certified plan of towards a Bachelor’s Degree at time of application
• At least five (5) years of previous coaching in the area of applicable position
• Knowledge of athletic procedures
• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Show evidence/certification of completing/attending the following and other professional development courses, workshops and clinics to expand knowledge in all aspects of coaching:
• MHSAA CAP 1-2 (mandatory)
• MHSAA Online Rules Meeting (mandatory)
• AED and Heart Saver CPR Certification (mandatory)

Qualifications

• Must have experience in high school and/or college sports, preferably in the area of applicable position

Skills

• Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of athletic procedures
• Completion of professional development courses, workshops and clinics

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$2,329 Stipend

Schedule

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