Boys and Girls Head Cross Country Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, preferred.
• Possesses prior coaching experience.
• Possesses prior experience as a player in applicable sport.
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of the rules and skills of the specific sport and ability to demonstrate skills.
• Possesses knowledge of the psychology of coaching, preferred.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Presents self to act as a leader of the program at all levels.
• Serves as a teacher of the fundamentals and finer points of the sport; develops strategy for contests; develops the individual and collective skills of the team; reflects the philosophy of the school and the athletic program.
• Serves as a role model for athletes in areas of demeanor, language and conduct during contests, practices, and at all school related functions.
• Adheres to the policies of the PIAA, District 11, the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, and the Northampton Area School Board.
• Ensures all athletes have completed physical forms before they take the field.
• Monitors the enforcement of all school policies that pertain to athletics, including, but not limited to academic eligibility, PIAA eligibility, and school disciplinary matters.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of all equipment; submits a requisition for new equipment when necessary; the requisition should include the needs of all levels of the program.
• Instruct athletes on the safe use and care of all equipment.
• Conducts well organized practice sessions each day throughout the season when contests are not scheduled.