Head Cross Country Coach

JOB GOALS: 

To assist in the development of the program and work with the students/athletes in the sport assigned and to provide life lessons that will positively impact the physical, social and emotional well being of all who are involved.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia Teaching Certificate (prefered) or a HCPS substitute.
• Current district staff member (preferred).
• Previous experience in sport as participant and/or coach (preferred).
• Must meet the coaching requirements of the State High School League and/or the State Department of Education. (VHSL Coaches Education, CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Recognition)
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Other qualifications as required by HCPS, HHS, or VHSL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns and adheres to the coaching philosophy and program of the head coach.
• Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of High School.
• Follows the rules and regulations of the school, the conference and the State High School League.
• Attend the rules interpretation meeting held by the State High School League.
• Assist to develop continuity between the community and school programs.
• Provide leadership in his or her program for all levels (9th, 10th, JV and Varsity) of the sport.
• Only allows athletes certified by the Activities Office to participate.
• Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.