Head Coach Cross Country (Hawthorne HS) (REPOST)

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Please note: Applicants selected to participate in an interview may be asked to share playbooks athlete expectations conditioning plans academic achievement plans winning stats etc. during the interview process.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school and working environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The Districts academic and other educational support programs services and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying of any individual based on the persons actual race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital or parental status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information regarding complaints please click here to access the Districts Complaints Webpage: or contact: Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Division Centinela Valley Union High School District 14901 Inglewood Avenue Lawndale CA 90260 .

Centinela Valley Union High School District
Head Coach
Job Description

Job Summary:
The Head Coach is responsible for various aspects of the program such as recruiting within the school scheduling opponents (in conjunction with the Athletic Director) training and coaching team members. The Head Coach is required to abide by the CIF rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Centinela Valley Union High School District and the athletic administration.

Job Specifications:
In order to be successful in this job an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork discipline respect and good sportsmanship.
• Prepare field/courts on Game Day and manage logistics for all lower level competitions
• Check and respond to Centinela Outlook email on a regular basis
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the specific Program.
• 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.
• Ensure all coaches work together toward a common goal within the program and provide unity within all levels of the program.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Assess players skills and assign team positions.
• Determine game strategy based on the teams capabilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests practice sessions and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times (coaches and athletes)
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes equipment and facilities including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee the process of cleaning repairing and storing all athletic equipment.
• Communicating with the Athletic Director to ensure compliance with all pertinent CIF regulations including eligibility forms transfer forms and grade reports.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Assist student athletes with college recruitment.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media and other organizations.
• Participate in special activities to include senior night banquets award nights and pep assemblies.
• Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding athletic performance of their student.
• Coordinate with the ATC and established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.
• Represent the Centinela Valley Union High School District and program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
• Recommend advocate and attend all league all area and other award nominations.

Additional Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Certificates:

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of NFHS and CIF rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.

Skills:

• The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
• The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.

Attributes:

• The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.
• The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.

Certificates:

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Sport Specific
• NFHS Concussion in Sports (every 2 years)
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest (every 2 years)
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (every 2 years)
• Valid CPR/First-Aid card

Supervision Exercised: Assistant Coaches Staff
Supervision Received: Principal /Athletic Director

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. CVUHSD reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.