Middle School Cross Country Coach

The Cross Country Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting in administering the program in a particular sport which adequately prepares the student athlete for league competition.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Models professional conduct and sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members.
• Schedules practices and games in consultation with the Athletic Director and Assistant Coach(es).
• Monitors physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officials.
• Continually monitors and supervises all activities of the participants at all practices and games.
• Teaches essential safety skills and strategies to student athletes; monitors safety compliance.
• Follows school and diocesan policies regarding safety guidelines.
• Communicates with Athletic Director and Assistant Coaches regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym use.
• Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices and games.

Duties:

• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules of the game.
• Able to motivate student athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team member.
• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct.
• Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sport.
• Skill in motivating and engaging student athletes.
• Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies.