HS Cross Country Assistant Coach - Practice & Growth Lead

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach to support an athletic program in alignment with district philosophy. The role involves organizing practices, conducting conditioning, and managing competitive events.

The assistant coach will attend all games, coordinate home and away logistics, and recruit prospective athletes to strengthen the program while upholding sportsmanship and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Teaching certificate preferred to support instruction.
• Experience working with youth is required.
• Coaching experience preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events.
• Coach must attend and perform coaching duties in all assigned games/contests.
• Coordinate home game arrangements with athletic staff (setup, officials, equipment, hospitality).
• Coordinate away games (travel rosters, transportation, meals, etc.).
• Maintain sportsmanship in interactions with students, staff, officials and opponents.
• Instruct with sound coaching principles and sport-specific skills.
• Follow SPSD athletics philosophy and sport-specific rules.
• Recruit prospective student athletes to grow the athletics program.
• Stay updated on sport regulations, rules changes, and MSHAA policies.
• Set goals and objectives before the season starts.
• Maintain eligibility lists and team rosters.
• Ensure return of equipment and inventory at season end.

Skills

Coaching experience

Experience with youth

Game management

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Teaching Certificate preferred

Job description

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach to support an athletic program in alignment with district philosophy. The role involves organizing practices, conducting conditioning, and managing competitive events.

The assistant coach will attend all games, coordinate home and away logistics, and recruit prospective athletes to strengthen the program while upholding sportsmanship and policy adherence.