Assistant Cross Country Coach (Open Until Filled) - North Thurston High School

N. Thurston Schools; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated coach to lead and inspire students in their sports program. This role involves teaching fundamental skills, organizing practices, and fostering a positive environment for athletes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of game fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate young athletes. You will play a crucial role in developing not only athletic skills but also personal growth and teamwork among students. If you are passionate about sports and education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 or older for assistant coach, 21 or older for head coach.
• Previous coaching experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamentals for successful participation in sports.
• Organize practices and maintain equipment for the program.
• Model ethical behavior and enforce rules during games.

Skills

Knowledge of game fundamentals

Ability to develop positive relations

Organizational skills

Positive communication

Motivational skills

Game analysis

Modeling appropriate behavior

Encouraging positive conduct

Teaching rules and strategies

Coaching experience

First Aid/CPR certification

Knowledge of training techniques

Education

High school diploma

Coaching certification

Job description

Not a Benefit Eligible Position

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Provides positive learning experiences associated with the sports program. Provide guidance, leadership, and the fundamental skills necessary to execute the program in a successful manner. Assume the leadership role in relation to team organization, style of play, practice schedules, equipment and assigned responsibilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach basic fundamentals necessary for successful participation
2. Provide the necessity for practice and supervision in order for continued improvement
3. Teach responsibilities of rules and regulations, care of equipment and facilities, fair play, respect for others, personal hygiene and safety
4. Hold necessary practices to prepare players for competition
5. Reflect enthusiasm for the program and participants in order to make it a worthwhile endeavor for students and parents
6. Maintain equipment and prepare inventory
7. Follow school, district and W.I.A.A. rules and regulations
8. Head coach will assign duties for all assistants
9. Coordinate the program for all levels of the activity within the school
10. Conduct self in an ethical manner during practices and games and model and require discipline and ethical behavior from players
11. Monitor and enforce scholastic eligibility of players
12. Supervise players at contest, in locker room and to and from games
13. Continually update techniques and skills through course work and clinics
14. Complete pre-season and post-season duties in a timely and efficient manner

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of the game/sport, practice organization, rules and safety and game management
2. Demonstrated ability to develop positive relations with assistants, players, opposing coaches, teams, umpires, staff, parents and the community
3. Ability to organize and demonstrate skills to both assistants and athletes
4. Ability to communicate in a positive manner with the media and the public
5. Ability to motivate a variety of individual personalities toward a successful and positive learning/playing experience
6. Ability to analyze the game and to create appropriate training sessions that reflect those observations
7. Model appropriate behavior to students and spectators
8. Allow involvement and decision-making of players and student participants to the degree appropriate
9. Encourage and recognize positive conduct at student activities
10. Model sportsmanlike conduct in dealing with officials and opponents regardless of the circumstances
11. Teach rules, skills, and strategies to ensure student participants thoroughly understand the game/activity
12. Review and assess the co-curricular program according to an established cycle in order to provide excellence in program and enhance student development
13. Previous coaching experience specific to open position desired
14. Must possess First Aid/CPR card
15. Have general knowledge of training techniques and care of injuries
16. Willingness to maintain and improve knowledge through regular course work and clinics
17. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 19 years of age or older for assistant coach position.
2. Must be 21 years of age or older for head coach position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Thurston School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Officer: [e-mail], 360-412-4453; Section 504 Coordinator at 360-412-4465,[e-mail]. Address for both: 305 College St. NE. Lacey, WA 98516.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Effective June 11, 1992, pursuant to Public Law 92544 all new employees must complete a satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check. All employment is considered temporary until receipt of satisfactory check. Proof that the fingerprinting process has begun must be supplied to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.