Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach

Job Goal:

To lead, promote, and facilitate student athletes to achieve maximum potential in the chosen activity/sport by instilling ethical values, teamwork and a winning attitude. To assist the head coach in the organization of practices and meetings to teach and promote the fundamentals of the activity/sport.

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations (i.e. emergencies, employee/parent concerns).
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Set a good moral and ethical example for athletes, the student body, and community.
• Work cooperatively with the Head Coach to better the athletic program.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during contests and practices.
• Assist the Head Coach as directed during practices.
• Notify parents of athlete(s) needing medical attention, refer for a physical and keeping records.
• Assist in the inventory and dissemination of athletic equipment.
• Be present at all practices and ensure that all student-athletes are accounted for after practice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An thorough knowledge and background of the sport that he/she is coaching.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, parents and students.