Assistant Cross Country Coach

Notre Dame Academy is seeking a dynamic and competitive Assistant Coach to help lead the school cross-country program. NDA coaches are actively engaged in the community and embrace both the mission and values of St Julie Billiart, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and the Academy. The role of the Assistant Cross Country Coach is to be responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in cross country.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow and uphold Notre Dame Academy's policies and mission statement and communicate the vision of the Notre Dame Academy program to athletes and parents.
• Oversee the development of all levels of the cross-country program.
  Instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Coordinating parent meetings, tryouts, daily practice planning, game management, off-season programming, and community engagement.
• Work closely with the Athletic Director to ensure all school policies/procedures are being followed as it relates to athletic programs (eligibility, parent meetings, registrations, tryouts, scheduling, equipment inventory/collection, off-season training programs, etc.). Work directly with athletic trainers and the Athletic Director in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety, and helping students prevent injuries.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Requirements:

• High school level (or higher) coaching experience preferred.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports Course.
• Must be available for practice and game times, which begin around 3:30 pm daily during the week.
• Understanding of and compliance with all MIAA/NFHS regulations and expectations.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.