Lead Junior High Cross-Country Coach

Northeastern School District; Mount Wolf (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a dedicated high school coach to instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning, while modeling the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

The role involves leading practices, coordinating with athletic staff, managing equipment and safety, and promoting the program within the school and community, all in alignment with district policies.

Qualifications

• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Education/experience as accepted by the school board and administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of athletic policies and implements them across the staff.
• Interprets regulations for staff and coordinates with the athletic director.
• Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to raise staff awareness.
• Trains staff and encourages professional growth through clinic attendance.
• Delegates duties, supervises implementation and evaluates staff performance.
• Maintains discipline and morale, handles grievances and promotes teamwork.
• Schedules events, coordinates transportation and facility use for tournaments.
• Ensures proper documentation for examinations, consent and eligibility.
• Advises on policy changes and safeguards equipment and facilities.
• Mentors athletes to build character traits and monitor grades and conduct.
• Provides guidance during practices, travel and competitions.
• Sets training rules and injury/medical procedures for athletes.
• Directs student managers and assigns responsibilities.
• Manages budget, equipment inventory and asset protection.
• Promotes the sport to the school and community, and manages media relations.

Skills

Coaching experience

Staff supervision

Program administration

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a dedicated high school coach to instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning, while modeling the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

The role involves leading practices, coordinating with athletic staff, managing equipment and safety, and promoting the program within the school and community, all in alignment with district policies.