Head Coach - Cross Country (Girls)

Job Summary

Normandy Schools Collaborativeis seeking an experiencedCross Country - Girls Head Coachto leadefforts the schoolstrack and fieldprogram by developing and executing a shared vision and mission for the development of student-athletes. Reporting to the Athletic Director the Track and Field Coach will set the vision for academics and athletics while implementing a rigorous coaching plan for student athletes. Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment materials and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests practice sessions and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Encourage by example and through instruction sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
• Oversee process of cleaning repairing and storing all campus athletic equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and/or MSHSAA Requirements for Athletic Coaches Special

Knowledge/Skills:

• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.