Cross Country Girls Coach

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
• Arizona Teaching Certificate OR Arizona Coaching Certificate (Preferred not required).
• NFHS Level I Certification (Includes Concussion in Sports, Fundamentals of Coaching, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Protecting Students from Abuse).
• NFHS Cheer and Dance Safety Certificate (applicable for Cheer, Dance and Spirit Line).