Boys’ Cross Country Coach O'Fallon District 90

The St. Clair County ROE 50; O'Fallon (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The St. Clair County ROE 50 is seeking a qualified Junior High Boys' Cross Country Coach to lead and develop 6th-8th grade runners through a season of distance running competition.

You will teach technique, training habits, and race strategies while fostering teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship in a positive, supportive environment. Reports to Athletic Director and collaborates with the Head Coach.

Formación

• Previous cross country or distance running experience preferred.
• Coaching experience with middle school or junior high students preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach skills in an age-appropriate, engaging manner.
• Commitment to student growth, sportsmanship and the values and mission of District 90.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsabilidades

• Plan and lead practices that develop endurance, pacing, form, conditioning, and race preparation.
• Teach basic distance-running techniques, injury prevention, and safe training habits.
• Prepare athletes for meets by organizing workouts, race strategies, and pre-race routines.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and team events, ensuring safety at all times.
• Promote a positive team culture that values effort, encouragement, accountability and respect.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.
• Maintain equipment, coordinate meet-day logistics, and assist with team travel as needed.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic and behavioral eligibility in collaboration with school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing character and personal growth.

Conocimientos

Cross country

Middle school coaching

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

CPR/First Aid

Descripción del empleo

Position: Junior High Boys' Cross Country Coach

Job Summary: The Junior High Cross Country Coach is responsible for leading and developing student-athletes in grades 6-8 through a season of distance running competition. The coach will teach proper running technique, training habits, and race strategies while fostering teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship. This position plays an important role in helping students grow athletically, socially, and personally in a positive and supportive environment.

Qualifications/ Minimum Requirements:

• Previous cross country or distance running experience preferred.
• Coaching experience with middle school or junior high students preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach skills in an age-appropriate, engaging manner.
• Commitment to student growth, sportsmanship and the values and mission of District 90.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Reports to: Athletic Director and works in coordination with the Head Coach.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead practices that develop endurance, pacing, form, conditioning, and race preparation.
• Teach basic distance-running techniques, injury prevention, and safe training habits.
• Prepare athletes for meets by organizing workouts, race strategies, and pre-race routines.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and team events, ensuring safety at all times.
• Promote a positive team culture that values effort, encouragement, accountability and respect.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.
• Maintain equipment, coordinate meet-day logistics, and assist with team travel as needed.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic and behavioral eligibility in collaboration with school staff.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing character and personal growth.

Time Commitment:

? Practices: 4-5 days per week during the season

? Games: Typically 1-2 per week (after school or evenings)

Selection Procedure:

1. 1. Applications will be reviewed.
2. 2. Based upon the assessment of the application, the most promising candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
3. 3. Following the interview process, a written recommendation will be prepared supporting the employment decision.
4. 4. The recommendation for employment will be presented by the Superintendent to the Board of Education for consideration and action.
5. 5. Those Candidates who were interviewed will be notified of the Board's decision.