Cross Country Assistant Coach-Junior High

Blue Ridge Unified School District #32

Position: Cross Country Assistant Coach-Junior High

Reports to: Athletic Director and Junior High Principal

Please submit the following with your application:

• Resume
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Copies of all college transcripts
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (if you possess one-must have)
• Teaching Certificate (if you possess one)
• Emergency Substitute Certificate or Substitute Certificate (must have if you do not have a Teaching Certificate)
• First Aid and CPR Certified

Additional certifications required:

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS Concussion in Sports
• NFHS Sport Specific Volleyball
• NFHS Sportsmanship
• NFHS Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment
• NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents.

Job Summary Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties

1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.

2. Assesses students skills and assigns team positions.

3. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

4. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.

5. Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.

6. Coaches and instructs students individually or in groups regarding the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport.

7. Observes students during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

8. Determines game strategy based on the teams capabilities.

9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.

10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.

11. Follows established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.

12. Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the athletic performance of their student.

13. Follows state regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.

14. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students officials and spectators.

15. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media booster clubs service clubs and other organizations.

16. Follows established procedures for the proper care maintenance and requisitioning of equipment supplies and uniforms. 17. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.

18. Participates in special activities to include parents night banquets award nights and pep assemblies.

19. Maintains eligibility forms emergency data cards insurance records equipment inventory and other related records.

20. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

1. Attends staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Required Experience:

Junior IC