Middle School Cross Country Coach

DUTIES:

• Supervision of athletes in after school practice and all events.
• Must ride the team bus and be trained to drive the mini bus, if team size permits.
• Responsible for communication with the administration, staff, students, parents and other related persons.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some experience as a cross country coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level preferred.
• At least experience as a player at the High School Level.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Must comply with license requirements of the State of Oregon and enjoy working with young people.

McKenzie is an affirmative action and equal opportunity, employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.