COACH: Head Cross Country Coach, East Valley Middle School

East Valley School District 361•Spokane Valley, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Cross Country Coach works under the direct supervision of the Middle School Activities Coordinator and the Building Principal. The coach is expected to provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and be responsible for the middle school cross country team, and to carry out the objectives of the school athletic program. Middle school level coaches are expected to have had previous successful coaching experience and experience participating in the sport. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, motivational, teaching, and coaching skills. This person should be a person of high character and values that will set a positive example for all students in the East Valley School District. This position does NOT include a teaching position in the District.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Required to have or obtain a current First Aid/CPR card.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
Appropriate certification as determined by WIAA, the state and the District.
Knowledge, compliance and commitment to follow WIAA regulations.
Valid Washington State driver’s license or evidence of mobility.
Proof of Immunization preferred (if born 1/1/57 or later).
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act.
Completion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful coaching experience.
Experience participating in the sport.
Strong communication, organizational, motivational, teaching, and coaching skills.
High character and values that will set a positive example for all students.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals of the game/sport, practice organization, rules, safety, and game management.
Ability to organize and supervise a team program.
Ability to organize and demonstrate skills to both coaches and athletes.
Ability to communicate in a positive manner with students, parents, staff, the community, and the media.
Ability to motivate a variety of individual personalities toward a successful and positive learning/playing experience.
Ability to analyze the game and to create appropriate training sessions that reflect those observations.
Allow involvement and decision-making of players and student participants to the degree appropriate.
Encourage and recognize positive conduct at student activities.
Model sportsmanlike conduct in dealing with officials and opponents regardless of the circumstances.
Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, and usage in both oral and written communication.
Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.
Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with district staff to enhance the completion of assigned tasks.
Ability and willingness to upgrade skills to maintain the highest level of efficiency and high quality work.
Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources in a way that accomplishment occurs.
Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills for solving problems in a dynamic team environment.
Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
Demonstrates record keeping skills.
Demonstrates organizational skills.
Demonstrates ability to relate and work effectively with staff and community.
Demonstrates personal characteristics of flexibility, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, dependability, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, make sound decisions, attention to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public and district staff.
Ability to work independently within the parameters of the job, without the need for constant supervision.

Responsibilities

Teach the fundamentals of cross country.
Teach appreciation of rules and regulations, care of equipment and facilities, fair play, respect for others, personal hygiene, and safety.
Hold necessary practices to prepare players for competition.
Maintain documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
Monitor and ensure scholastic eligibility of players.
Conduct self in an ethical and professional manner, model behavior during practices and games; model required discipline and ethical behavior for players.
Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, etc.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletics.
Ability to relate to and motivate student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care.
Reports injuries to administration in a timely manner and ensures that a coach will accompany any injured player who requires medical attention.
Build and sustain a successful program that garners both financial and community support and is respected by the East Valley School District and community at large.
Ensures that all players are properly and safely equipped for their sport.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.
Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.