Assistant Junior High Cross Country (Girls)

Southeast Polk Community School District•Pleasant Hill, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Junior High Cross Country Coach is responsible for creating an athletics program that is favorable to student learning and personal growth. This role involves establishing effective rapport with students, families, and peers, guiding students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge for success in college, career, and civic life, and dedicating oneself to the vision and mission of the district while upholding core values.

Requirements

Coaching Authorization or Endorsement issued by the Iowa Department of Education.
Demonstrated proficiency to perform specific assignment.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to successful experience at assignment/level.

Responsibilities

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.
Observes players, during competition and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Other duties as assigned.