SY 25-26 Assistant Cross Country Coach

Center School District; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated coach to lead and inspire athletes in their sport program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching and a thorough understanding of the assigned sport. This role involves instructing athletes in both individual and team fundamentals, ensuring adherence to athletic policies, and fostering a positive team environment. Additionally, the coach will be responsible for supervising practices and games, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with school staff. Join a supportive community focused on developing student athletes and achieving success both on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Must meet teacher and administrator requirements of accrediting association.
• Previous successful coaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategy, and physical training.
• Maintain discipline and increase morale within the sports program.

Skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge of assigned sport

Implementation of athletic policies

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Shall meet the requirements for teachers and administrators of the accrediting association under which the schedule operates.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

REPORTS TO

Activities Director/Head Coach

SUPERVISES

Athletes and team assigned. Assumes supervisory control over all athletes in program when such control is needed.

JOB GOAL

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and school administration. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Center Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation.
• Has knowledge of the existing school district, state and league regulation; implements same consistently.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Assists the head coach in scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sport events.
• Assists in preparation for scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to the athletic administrator needed to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides training rules and other sport specific regulations to each candidate.
• Supervises practices, games and team trips. Takes all necessary measures to safeguard each participant.
• Directs student managers and statisticians.
• Implements school conduct code.
• Delineates due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary.
• Contacts parents when a student is alleged to have violated the athletic code.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

• Is accountable to the head coach for all equipment.
• Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
• Arranges for issuing, marking and storing of equipment and submits an annual inventory and current records.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next year in this area of the program.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.