Cross Country Assistant Coach (Fall – 2024/2025)

The Middle School Assistant Coach carries out the objectives of the sports program as directed by the Middle School Head Coach. The Assistant Coach supports the Middle School Head Coach and instructs athletes with regard to individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training, while demonstrating behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Arizona Teaching Certificate is preferred but not required.
• Must possess valid National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) approved Certificates in the following:
• Fundamentals of Coaching.
• Concussion in Sports.
• First Aid, Health & Safety.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public, including members of the media, boosters, officials, players, other coaches, school administration, and fans.
• Serves as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proven coaching theories, strategies, and techniques and works with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to effectively implement these attributes.
• Instills commitment, discipline, sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork to all athletes and coaching staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Middle School Head Coach or Athletic Coordinator.