Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach

Archdiocese of Detroit; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Divine Child High School in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach to support the Head Varsity Coach with daily practices, race planning, and program development.

The ideal candidate will have coaching experience or playing experience at high school varsity/club/college level, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with coaches, administrators, student athletes, and parents.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience preferred.
• Understanding of technical aspects of running.
• Playing experience at the high school varsity, club, and/or college level.
• Familiarity with the Catholic High School League; willingness to meet league and state coaching requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and parents.
• Must take Protecting God's Children workshop, background check, and digital fingerprints.
• After school availability (3:00 pm or after) for practices and events; Saturday availability.

Responsibilities

• Planning, Organizing and Conducting daily practices
• Assist in management of uniform and equipment distribution.
• Develop practice and game strategies in accordance with the Head Varsity Coach plan.
• Maintain adequate communication with athletes and parent(s).
• Keep Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach informed of scheduling changes, athlete and/or parental issues.
• Provide support to Head Varsity Coach as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Understanding of running

Interpersonal skills

Communication with parents

Availability after school

Education

Playing experience at high school varsity/club/college level

Familiarity with MHSAA & Catholic High School League

Job description

Position: Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach

Location: Dearborn, MI

School: Divine Child High School

Responsibilities to include:

• Planning, Organizing and Conducting daily practices
• Assist in management of uniform and equipment distribution.
• Develop practice and game strategies in accordance with the Head Varsity Coach plan.
• Maintain adequate communication with athletes and parent(s).
• Keep Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach informed of scheduling changes, athlete and/or parental issues.
• Provide support to Head Varsity Coach as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Coaching experience preferred.
• Applicant must have basic understanding of technical aspect of running.
• Applicants must have playing experience at the high school varsity, club, and/or college level.
• Familiarity with the Catholic High School League and knowledge of the MHSAA organizations preferred. Willingness to meet all League and state coaching requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and parents.
• Must take Protecting God's Children workshop, background check, and digital fingerprints.
• After School availability (3:00 pm or after) for practices and events.
• Saturday availability during season.