Cross Country Head Coach – High School

Provide a learning environment that allows players to learn new skills and reinforce established skills to improve. The head coach of each sport has the responsibility of carrying on the sport in the best interest of the school district by adhering to the policies and regulations of the Pottsgrove Board of Directors, as well as the practices and procedures of the school administration.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Coordinate skill development, program philosophy, and equipment management.
• Enforce P.I.A.A. and school policy for immediate staff.
• Establish standards of safeguards against possible injury of athletes.
• Provide leadership in delegating coaching assignments for all assistants.
• Design and supervise practices and training sessions, establishing requirements for team members and ensuring their safety, including post practice/game supervision until athletes leave school property.
• Distribute and collect P.I.A.A. and school eligibility forms as requested.
• Perform evaluations of all assistant coaches and make recommendations for the hiring of new employees.
• Attend P.I.A.A. rules interpretation meeting prior to the season and ensure coaching staff representation at the mandatory L-L League meeting.
• Maintain records and prepare end-of-the-season reports, which include scores, recognition of athletes, and awards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma is necessary.
• USATF Level One Certification preferred.
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code) Nonresidents and Pennsylvania residents who have not resided in the Commonwealth for at least two years prior to the date of application for employment are required to obtain an FBI Criminal History Record.