Girls Cross Country Varsity Assistant Coach

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the activities for the assigned sport, including appropriate practice and competition schedules, season records and other awards, equipment and uniform inventory.
• Notify student athletes of all policies, procedures, and training rules according to the sport assigned.
• Emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, character development and discipline within the sport assigned.
• Supervise student athletics during practice, competitions, or other activities, and correct student athlete conduct as appropriate.
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes to ensure eligibility.
• Coordinate and secure all facilities and equipment, including uniforms or other supplies, used by the team and staff.
• Maintain team roster.
• Perform any other responsibilities related to the coaching positions needed or directed by the athletic director.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
• Work with student athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, systematic, and patient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the sport assigned, with prior successful coaching experience preferred.
• Familiar with Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and National Federal of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules concerning the sport assigned.
• IHSAA and NFHS Coaching Certification preferred (training available).
• First Aid and CPR certified as well as knowledge and understanding of the concussion protocol (training available).
• Ability to communicate with parents and students.
• Ability to address situations dealing with blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Ability to foster positive student-athlete relationships, and to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct.