Middle School Cross Country Coach

About the position

The Marblehead Veterans Middle School Cross Country Coach is responsible for leading and motivating a team of middle school student athletes, to practice regularly and compete at home and away meets. The coach is expected to teach cross country strategies and techniques. In addition, the coach will promote teamwork, sportsmanship and respect, commitment, integrity, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Make practice plans and prepare the team to compete in meets
• Attend all practices and meets, including supervising on the bus to and from away matches
• Communicate the team's practice and meet schedule with the team and parents or guardians
• Communicate all fundraising activities with the team and parents or guardians
• Organize, distribute, and collect uniforms from the team
• Maintain a positive staff relationship with other coaches and the trainer
• Work with the athletic director to ensure compliance with all necessary requirements and regulations, including safety and liability issues

Requirements

• Experience coaching and or participating in Cross Country and or Track & Field events
• Leads by example regarding the promotion of sportsmanship
• Must complete all Massachusetts coaching requirements, which includes the NFHS Concussion Certificate
• Must complete Marblehead School District requirements: Fingerprinting, CORI Background check
• Must complete CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Cross Country and or Track & Field techniques, strategy, and skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to mentor and motivate athletes, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help them achieve their goals
• Organizational and management skills, including the ability to schedule and plan practices and events
• Familiarity with cross country rules and safety guidelines