Girls Cross Country Coach

The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping the head coach with organizing the program at the assigned school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops a transformational coaching statement which is clearly communicated to staff, team members, and parents.
• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assists with determining game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Models sportsmanship-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• IHSAA required coaching classes.
• Preference given to GCS employees.