8th Assistant Boys Cross Country Coach

The role of Assistant Coach will assist the head coach in the organization, development, and leadership of the 9th grade team. Duties may include coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies which prepare the team for competition; mentoring student-athletes; assisting with camps; collaborating with other coaches; and demonstrating adherence to district, conference, and state association rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Valid coaching license through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of the season.
• Previous experience coaching, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, instruct, and supervise students athletes and a coaching staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the head coach in developing and promoting off season programs and opportunities for student athletes.
• Collaborate with the head coach and other coaching staff, as appropriate, on instructional strategies, organization of practices, supervision guidelines, responsibilities for the purposes of developing the program at all levels, apply and enforce all student discipline during athletic contests and ensure student athletics maintain sportsmanship in all phases of the competition.
• Teach and promote athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect and sportsmanship.
• Be present for any and/or all practices.
• Assess student performance for purposes of providing feedback on his/her individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Adhere to injury prevention procedures established by Ankeny CSD.
• Collaboratively work to enhance sportsmanship by spectators, both directly and indirectly by working closely with administration, cheerleaders, pep clubs, boosters, etc.
• Take precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist head coach with monitoring and enforcing student eligibility criteria for participation.
• Accompany and supervise students on assigned athletic activities competitions.
• Maintain all pertinent information student-athlete personal and medical files, as required by the Activities Department.