MS Head Cross Country Coach (Stipend) – Lead & Develop Team

WEEKS MIDDLE; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Weeks Middle School in Des Moines, IA is seeking a MS Head Boys Cross Country Coach (Stipend) to support the athletic program and student-athlete development. The role includes assisting with leadership, scheduling, and supervision while ensuring compliance with district policies.

The stipend position requires Iowa coaching credentials, strong communication and coaching experience, and a commitment to academic eligibility and character formation in student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Coaching and/or leadership experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in education, coaching or related field.
• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities to improve coaching performance.

Skills

Strong communication, public relations

Coaching and leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education, coaching or related field

First Aid and CPR

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization

Job description

Weeks Middle School in Des Moines, IA is seeking a MS Head Boys Cross Country Coach (Stipend) to support the athletic program and student-athlete development. The role includes assisting with leadership, scheduling, and supervision while ensuring compliance with district policies.

The stipend position requires Iowa coaching credentials, strong communication and coaching experience, and a commitment to academic eligibility and character formation in student-athletes.