Varsity Assistant Cross Country Coach

Position Purpose

The Upper School Assistant Coach will support the Varsity Head Coach for all aspects of the assigned sport in Upper School.

Essential Functions

• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

• Provides instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self discipline, leadership, and self confidence.

• Increase morale and cooperation within the school athletic program as well as the school community.

• Supervise all practices, games, team trips, locker rooms, and athletic facilities.

• Updates knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine latest ideas pertinent to the assigned sport or coaching in general.

• Coordinates with the Varsity Head Coach in uniform and equipment maintenance as well as inventory.

• Adheres to policies within the athletic department and school to address issues or concerns.

• Updates the Varsity Head Coach frequently during the season about any issues, concerns, and/or highlights.

• Develop a weekly communication plan for parents and faculty.

• Adheres to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and training.

• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.

• Preferred coaching experience in assigned sport.

• CPR certified.

• Serve as a Christian role model.

Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

• Use close and distance vision.

• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.

• May stand for extended periods of time.

• May work in an environment with loud sounds.

• Works both indoors & outdoors in heat and cold weather conditions.

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written).

• Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude.

• Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress.

• Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student athlete experience.

• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and during school holiday closures.

• Part time temporary position for sport season with some pre season requirements.