Coach - Varsity Cross Country Track
Coach - Varsity Cross Country Track
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Job Description
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM MASSACHUSETTS
Title: Cross Country Track Head Coach
FUNCTION:
1. To plan direct and supervise all phases of the total Cross Country Track Program in accordance with the MIAA TriValley League Athletic Department and School policies.
2. To oversee the physiological and skill development of studentathletes in the program.
3. To develop each student participant to maximum potential in a program of skill learning and improvements.
4. Directly responsible to the Athletic Director in liaison with the High School Principal.
NOTE:
1. This position is expected to be filled by 2024 coach.
appointment is subject to sufficient participation to appropriately support this coaching position.
3. When designated by Athletic Director Coach will drive students to/from athletic events where 14 or fewer studentathletes are traveling with the team.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assumes responsibility for organizing coaching and administering the total Cross Country Track Program.
2. Follows the policies and procedures in the Athletic Department Staff Handbook.
3. Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.
4. Follows sound coaching practices in teaching all skills including aspects of health and safety.
5. Assumes responsibility for equipment inventory.
6. Enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior.
7. Promotes and encourages maximum student participation and behavior.
8. Assists in planning interschool scrimmages and nonleague games.
9. Provides leadership and guidance to the Assistant Coach.
10. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or assigned area including the locker rooms.
11. Promotes public relations through the news media and within the community.
12. Promotes the studentathlete in the search for college scholarships.
13. Develops a scouting system during the season which will provide maximum information for viable game plans.
14. Develops game plans which are flexible and adaptable to changing game strategies.
15. Assumes responsibility for the end of the season report.
Report will include:
Summary of Season
Records and scores of all levels
Award winners MVP and All Stars
Recommendations for improvements of the program
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Dedication to the School to the StudentAthlete and to the Athletic Program.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of the sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach individual skills.
3. Ability to motivate the studentathlete to maximum potential.
4. Professional in appearance and actions.
5. Prior experience as a Cross Country Head Coach preferred.
6. Certification CPR First Aid or the equivalent preferred.
7. Employment as a member of the teaching staff preferred.
Employment Type
Full Time
