MS Assistant Cross Country Coach Brody

TITLE: MS Assistant Cross Country Coach (Stipend)

POSTION TYPE: Coach

Stipendfor this position: $1793

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
2. Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills
3. Coaching and/or leadership experience

Desired:

1. First Aid and CPR

2. Knowledge of conference rules and regulations

3. Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

BASIC FUNCTION:

To instruct participants in the fundamental skills strategy and physical training necessary to realize a high degree of individual and team success. At the same time the student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulization and internalization of moral values pride of accomplishment self- discipline self-confidence and the Head Coach in the alignment and implementation of systems and skill development regarding the athletic program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the Head Coach in the operation of the athletic program.
2. Coaches and instructs players individually or in groups regarding the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport as determined by the head coach.
3. Follows state regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
4. Provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
5. Participates in organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to join the sport.
6. Maintains eligibility forms emergency data cards equipment inventory and other related duties as determined by the Head Coach.
7. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met as determined by the Head Coach.
8. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players officials and spectators.
9. Participates in special activities to include parents night banquets award nights and pep assemblies.
10. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
11. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
12. Attends staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.

4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Head Coach

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP:N/A

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

CALENDAR: Athletic Season

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing walking reaching pushing pulling lifting carrying bending stooping telephone computer

WORKING CONDITIONS:May beinside or outside depending on activity

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/5/2026

Required Experience:

Junior IC