Middle School Assistant Cross Country Coach

Gpsjackets; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 2,700 - 3,300; Full time

Job summary

Greenville Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Cross Country Coach for Greenville Middle School. You will assist in organizing, supervising, and developing the middle school cross country program, focusing on running skills, fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship among student athletes.

The role supports practices, meets, and safety with a seasonal schedule, and requires a high school diploma with a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

• Previous running, cross country, or coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with middle school students.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive athletic environment.
• Satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, conditioning activities, and team workouts.
• Instruct student athletes in proper running techniques, training methods, pacing, and race strategies.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, respect, and positive behavior among student athletes.
• Assist with the supervision and safety of student athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team activities.
• Help organize and supervise cross country meets, including team preparation, warm ups, and race day activities.
• Monitor participation, effort, attendance, and progress.
• Communicate effectively with the head coaches, athletes, and parents/guardians.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, athletic department procedures, and athletic association rules.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to injuries, medical concerns, and emergency situations.
• Commitment to regular and predictable attendance.
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility.

Skills

Coaching experience

Student engagement

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Assistant Cross Country Coach

Location: Greenville Middle School

Classification: Athletic Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Schedule: Seasonal

Salary: $1,162 - $3,021 per season, based upon relevant prior experience

Benefits: This position does not meet the requirements for benefit eligibility

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Cross Country Coach will assist in organizing, supervising, and developing the middle school cross country program by developing running skills, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship in student athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

other duties may be assigned

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, conditioning activities, and team workouts
• Instruct student athletes in proper running techniques, training methods, pacing, and race strategies
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, respect, and positive behavior among student athletes
• Assist with the supervision and safety of student athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team activities
• Help organize and supervise cross country meets, including team preparation, warm ups, and race day activities
• Monitor participation, effort, attendance, and progress
• Communicate effectively with the head coaches, athletes, and parents/guardians
• Ensure compliance with district policies, athletic department procedures, and athletic association rules
• Recognize and respond appropriately to injuries, medical concerns, and emergency situations
• Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Previous running, cross country, or coaching experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively with middle school students
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive athletic environment
• Satisfactory background check

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to:

• Stand, walk, and move across varied terrain for extended periods of time
• Sit for extended periods on buses for away meets and tournaments
• Perform and demonstrate drills, pacing, and technique
• Maintain awareness and supervision of student athletes across large outdoor areas
• Lift and move training gear and other equipment (typically up to 25-50 lbs)
• Work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain
• Project voice loudly and clearly in noisy environments
• Maintain composure under stress

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.