High School Assistant Cross Country Coach

High School Assistant Cross Country Coach

The High School Assistant Cross Country Coach is responsible for instructing studentathletes in the fundamental physical training skills and strategy necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time the studentathlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of acceptable moral values and social behavior pride in accomplishment selfconfidence and selfdiscipline. This position maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students parents peers and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth both educationally and personally.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Athletic Director and High School Head Cross Country Coach

Direct Reports: Volunteer Coaches

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this posting has been extended to 6/01/2025.

Compensation:

This is a parttime seasonal stipendpaid position. The stipend range is $2200$3000 per season and is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to assist in the development and organization of the high schoolcrosscountry program.
• Attend all Athletic Director meetings.
• Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with athletes parents families peers and the community.
• Build form and improve relationships with other athletes coaches teachers and administrators with PCS and other districts/schools.
• Coach evaluate provide feedback to and support high school athletes.
• Collaborate with community members on partnerships to support athletic programs.
• Communicate and foster positive relationships with athletes parents and families.
• Assist with athlete and parent meetings with clear concise and documented expectations.
• Assist with the cultivation and execution of procedures for ensuring open communication with athletes and parents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual/team training plans by the day week month and year as appropriate.
• Encourage and teach integrity leadership sportsmanship and teambuilding.
• Establish direction and expectations for all athlete participants.
• Maintain professional behavior at all times.
• Monitor athlete academic status attendance and behavior.
• Recruit athletes through positive interactions while building the program.
• Responsible for acquisition distribution maintenance and repair of equipment and uniforms.
• Responsible for supervision of games locker rooms practices team trips etc.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of cross country and a willingness to examine new procedures and theories.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

General Abilities Knowledge Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous coaching sports participation or teaching experience.
• Ability to use approved firstaid and CPR skills.
• Adhere to be responsible for enforce implement and understand athletic school district policies along with CHSAA ByLaws.
• CPR & AED Certification are required prior to the start of season.
• Possess or has the ability to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate prior to start of season.
• Successfully pass the CHSAA Coaches Test acquire CHSSA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA ByLaws prior to start of season.
• Understand the signs and symptoms of concussions and remove players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussions.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students parents peers and the community.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
• Creative and flexible in time of change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills (conflict management and resolution).
• Excellent organization skills.
• Experience with second language learners.
• Growthoriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
• Professional appearance attitude and demeanor.

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level:Occasional exposure to airborne particles fumes and outdoor weather conditions. Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.

Mental Functions:Analyze collaboration communicate compare compilation of data compute coordinate copy direct evaluate instruct interpersonal skills present report synthesize.

Physical Activities:Outdoor environment. Bend reach sit stand stoop talk walk and heavy persontoperson interaction with athletes students parents families peers and community members.

Weight and Force Demands:Moderate to heavy physical activity (lifting pulling and pushing up to 75 pounds of items in varying shapes/sizes).

Other:May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for athletic related functions.

Why work for Pinnacle

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the in the lives of our athletes students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging friendly open and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced growthoriented and supportive work environment while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally we offer the following:

• Opportunity to be a role model and make a positive impact for student athletes!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (clickHEREto learn more)!

If you want to be part of a caring supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 25 by the Colorado Charter School Institute the Pinnacle is a Title I K12 school supporting more than 1900 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue Federal Heights high school is located at 8412 Huron Street Thornton CO. For more information visithttps:// must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Weare an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in EVerify as part of our onboarding process.