Head Coach - Cross Country

Gilroy Unified School District • Gilroy, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach supervises the specific sport’s program. All aspects of the program are to be conducted according to the principles of the CIF-CCS and GUSD Code of conduct for Inter-scholastic coaches regarding trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Knowledge and Abilities
• Techniques used in guiding, motivating and supervising students
• Skills utilized to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults
• District and school rules and regulations.
• Ability To: Supervise an assigned campus area
• Speak clearly, provide information in an understandable manner and give directions to others
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, students, and parents
• Assure student compliance with the policies and procedures of the school and District
• Observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action
• Current Resume
• (2) Current Letters of Recommendation
• CPR/AED and First Aid certificates
• Current TB clearance
• Fingerprint clearance with GUSD
• All Coaches must be able to present valid CPR/AED and First Aid certificates
• Must be able to complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course-CA edition
• Must be able to complete the NFHS Concussion in Sports-What You Need To Know before season begins

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all paid and volunteer coaches to ensure adherence with Code of conduct for Interscholastic Coaches
• Select players through fair tryout system, manage team preparation according to sport, its rules and capabilities of the athletes; work with the Athletic Director and relevant school personnel to monitor student grades and attendance to ensure continued eligibility
• Responsible for practice and competition scheduling in coordination with Athletic Director; head coach on-time attendance is expected at all practices and competitions.
• All fundraising is to be coordinated with the Athletic Director and all deposits and expenditures must be made through either the Athletic Booster organization or Associated Student Body accounts.
• All head coaches must attend pre-and post-season league meetings.
• Must have working knowledge of CIF/CCS/NFHS and GUSD rules that are relevant to their sport.
• Head coaches are expected to respond to email and phone communication in a timely and professional fashion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed