["Middle School Assistant Cross Country Coach","Middle School Assistant Cross Country Coach"]

Position Purpose

The Middle School Assistant Coach supports the Middle School Head Coach in carrying out assigned responsibilities for the assigned sport.

Essential Functions

• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

• Provides instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, leadership, and self-confidence.

• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school athletic program and school community.

• Supervises all practices, games, team trips, locker rooms, and all athletic facilities.

• Updates knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport or coaching in general.

• Works with the Middle School Head Coach in uniform and equipment maintenance and inventory.

• Works within the policies within the athletic department and school to address issues or concerns.
• Updates the Middle School Head Coach frequently during season about any issues, concerns, or highlights.
• Develop a weekly communication plan for parents and faculty.

• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the Athletic Department and/or Middle School Head Coach.

• Adhere to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and trainings.

• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.

• Preferred coaching experience in assigned sport.

• CPR certified.

• Serve as a Christian role model.

• Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.

• Regularly use close and distance vision.

• May stand for extended periods of time.

• Works primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written).

• Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude.

• Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress.

• Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student experience.

• Part-time temporary position for sport season with some pre-season requirements.