Middle School Head Coach – Cross Country

The School Coach works under the direction of the Assistant Activities Director. They should be a creative motivator, have effective communication skills, and possess a positive coaching style. This person must also set appropriate level expectations for their sports team while maintaining strong, healthy relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster the department, school philosophy and mission statement of Fremont County Schools
• Establish philosophy and system to teach fundamental skills and techniques to their staff and student-athletes.
• Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment.
• Keep everyone informed and implement league bylaws, rules, and regulations, as well as those of the school’s handbook and National Federation Rules Book.
• See that lower-level head coaches, assistant coaches, and student-athletes adhere to an established Code of Ethics.
• Coordinate contest transportation and early departure time and/or other special arrangements as discussed with and approved by the Activities Director.
• Assist in the care and upkeep of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain a team web page (rosters, results, etc.).
• Delegate supervision assignments to their coaching staff, including locker room, practice area, buses, locker room, away games, weight room, etc., to maintain safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have or be willing to acquire the appropriate WY Professional Teaching Standards Board coaching permit.