High School Cross Country Coach

The High School Cross Country Coach is responsible for instructing student-athletes in the fundamental physical training, skills, and strategy necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of acceptable moral values and social behavior, pride in accomplishment, self-confidence, and self-discipline.

Essential Functions:

• Build, form, and improve relationships with other athletes, coaches, teachers, and administrators with PCS and other districts/schools.
• Coach, evaluate, provide feedback to, and support high school athletes.
• Collaborate with community members on partnerships to support athletic programs.
• Communicate and foster positive relationships with athletes, parents, and families.
• Conduct athlete and parent meetings with clear, concise, and documented expectations.
• Cultivate and execute procedures for ensuring open communication with athletes and parents.
• Develop and implement individual/team training plans by the day, week, month, and year as appropriate.
• Encourage and teach integrity, leadership, sportsmanship, and team-building.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching, sports participation, or teaching experience.
• Ability to use approved first-aid and CPR skills.
• Adhere to, be responsible for, enforce, implement, and understand athletic, school, district policies along with CHSAA By-Laws.
• CPR & AED Certification are required prior to the start of season.
• Possess or has the ability to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate prior to start of season.
• Successfully pass the CHSAA Coaches Test, acquire CHSSA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA By-Laws prior to start of season.
• Understand the signs and symptoms of concussions and remove players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussions.