Varsity Cross Country Head 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.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

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.