Nordic Ski Coach, Assistant

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an Assistant Coach responsible for providing leadership and guidance to student athletes. The position encompasses coordinating training and ensuring the health and safety of athletes while fostering a commitment to character and sportsmanship.

The ideal candidate will have prior playing and coaching experience, and will work closely with head coaches to establish a supportive and effective program. A stipend of $4,087 - $5,150 is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Prior playing and coaching experience at collegiate and/or high school level.
• Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior.
• Strong understanding of interscholastic athletics.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to student athletes.
• Coordinate training and conditioning with head and assistant coaches.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.

Skills

Prior playing and coaching experience

Positive, high energy, and committed

Teaching and modeling character

Firm understanding of education-based athletics

Ability to partner with parents and community

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION

Extracurricular

After school hours; specific hrs/days to be determined

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Activities Director, Head Coach

SUPERVISION

None

STIPEND

$4,087 - $5,150 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior playing and coaching experience at the collegiate and/or high school level
• Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior
• Positive, high energy, and committed
• Firm understanding of, and proven support for, education-based interscholastic athletics
• Partners well with parents, staff, community leaders, etc.
• View success not just as winning, but as helping teams and its members reach defined goals

POSITION SUMMARY

The assistant coach position is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and instruction to student athletes within the program. The assistant coach reports to, and works closely with, the head coach along with other assistant coaches to determine goals and direction of the program. The assistant coach is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every student athlete participating on their team.

St. Cloud Public Schools has a tradition of excellence and a history of accomplishment. We are seeking committed and accomplished educational professionals who are looking to coach in lead or support roles in our extra-curricular programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate the training, instruction, and conditioning of athletes with head and assistant coaches
• Communicates with head coach regarding team questions and concerns
• Member of the MSHCA
• Develops and organizes effective practices for athletes that teach skills needed to compete in our conference
• Demonstrates and generates, among your staff and players, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the "Coach's Code of Ethics" and our sportsmanship guidelines
• Adheres to the rules set forth by the MSHSL and the NFHS
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from games
• Affects a proper relationship with athletes and parents
• Assists head coach and equipment manager with the distribution and collection of equipment on a timely basis, informing athletes of their responsibility for the use and return of athletic equipment/uniforms
• Assists the head coach and athletic administrative assistant in post-season reporting, awards/recognition protocols, and banquet planning as needed
• Actively recruits at the middle school and high school levels
• Participates in required district and MSHSL training and education
• Participates in off-season clinics, camps and program activities as directed by the head coach
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Frequent:

• Walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.