Assistant Coach, Cross Country

The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.
• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, ) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, ) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in job-related, preferred.
• Minimum of sixty (60) college hours, required.
• Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.