Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach - Albemarle High School

Albemarle High School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching stipend

Job summary

Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking an Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach for the upcoming season. The role is a part-time stipend position requiring coaching experience and knowledge of team fundamentals.

Responsibilities include motivating athletes, planning training sessions, organizing practice schedules, and communicating with athletes and parents while complying with VHSL rules. Travel with the team to meets and support the school’s athletics program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations
• Ability to develop and train AA student-athletes
• Personal skills reflecting positive relations with student-athletes, parents and community
• Extensive knowledge of principles of individual and team fundamentals of the sport
• Ability to organize and prepare practice schedules
• Ability to develop solid discipline emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship
• Previous coaching experience is required
• Preference for Virginia teaching license eligibility

Responsibilities

• Motivate athletes and help plan training sessions
• Communicate effectively with athletes and parents
• Organize and prepare practice schedules
• Develop discipline emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship
• Travel with student-athletes to matches
• Coaching stipend is provided
• After school and weekend hours may be required

Skills

VHSL rules knowledge

Coaching experience

Team discipline

Communication with athletes/parents

Education

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Job description

Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach - Albemarle High School

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Description

Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach

Albemarle High School

Previous experience as a runner and/or assistant coach is desirable and preferred. The season is from July - November, and could extend into indoor/outdoor track season. The ability to motivate athletes, help plan training sessions, and communicate effectively with athletes and parents is required.

SALARY: Coaching Stipend

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled (unless otherwise noted above)

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess the following: knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations; ability to develop and train AA student-athletes; personal skills that reflect positive relations with high school student-athletes, parents and the community; extensive knowledge of the principles of individual and team fundamentals of the listed sports; ability to organize and prepare practice schedules; ability to develop a solid discipline that emphasizes team work and good sportsmanship. Previous coaching experience is required. Preference will be given to those candidates who hold or are eligible for a Virginia teaching license. Pursuant to state law, individuals applying for employment with the Albemarle County Public Schools for any position shall be required to disclose prior convictions of law other than minor traffic violations or juvenile offenses. Information provided by applicants may be verified by work history, personal reference or criminal record inquiries to determine the applicant's acceptability for employment.

Cross country coaching/running experience helpful. After school and weekend hours. Coaching stipend available.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Duties are typically to be performed in school settings including gym and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting and other physical activities will be required. The position will require daily personal and close contact with student-athletes to provide instruction. The position will also require regular travel with student-athletes to and from matches. Regular contact with other coaches, administrators, parents and the media.

NOTE: All positions are part-time, temporary positions.