Head Girls Cross Country Coach

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

About The Position

The Head Girls Cross Country Coach provides leadership, supervision, and coaching instruction at a large public high school. The role may include supervising varsity and junior varsity teams. The minimum stipend is $2,214.94. The coach provides instruction in all phases of the sport, helps student athletes develop personal and teamwork skills, and offers guidance and encouragement. The position also involves maintaining compliance with school district and Virginia High School League policies, supporting community partnerships, evaluating program needs with the athletic director, caring for school property, communicating with stakeholders, handling program finances and records, participating in fundraisers, and monitoring health and safety practices. Candidates must meet the listed age, health, fingerprinting, criminal-record, and drug-free workplace requirements and successfully complete the required background investigations and tuberculosis screening. Education and experience should demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The district reserves the right to modify duties and requirements as necessary; the description is not an employment contract or an all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a positive environment.
Working knowledge of athletic program regulations.
Skillfully manage individual, group, and organizational interactions.
Effectively use verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
Avert problem situations and intervene to resolve conflicts.
Exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Meet all mandated health requirements, such as a negative tuberculosis test.
Be fingerprinted and provide documented results of a clear criminal record.
Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Have education and experience that demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions.
Successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening/testing.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in all phases of the sport or activity.
Work with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.
Provide guidance and encouragement to help students benefit from participation.
Maintain compliance with Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia High School League rules, regulations, and policies related to athletic programs.
Promote a favorable image of the school district and encourage community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
Work with the athletic director to evaluate program needs.
Promote the proper use and care of school property.
Communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, administration, community, and media.
Handle athletic program financial items, including equipment inventory and purchases and fee collection.
Participate in athletic department fundraisers.
Complete necessary forms, including VHSL-required master eligibility forms.
Organize and maintain records, including VHSL physical forms, insurance information, and team statistics and information.
Know, monitor, and maintain compliance with applicable health and safety practices.