What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Assistant Coach - Cross Country position at FOREST MIDDLE?
The Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, along with shared responsibilities with the Head Coach. Responsibilities would be organized, separated, and shared with the Head Coach and approved by the Athletic Director.
The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of Cross Country running as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in Virginia.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
- Support the training, conditioning, and performance of the Cross Country program.
- Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for soccer. Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of VHSL regulations.
- Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the Cross Country program.
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of VHSL rules.
- Promote the program within the school and community.
- Work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
- Collaborate with the Head Cross Country Coach and Athletic Director in the preparation of schedules for the team.
- Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
- Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations and other required qualifications before they are allowed to participate.
- Assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the VHSL.
- Engage with the parents of the members of the Cross Country program in a positive and constructive manner.
- Develop a relationship with the local middle school athletes and establish a presence with future athletes via summer camps and coaching clinics in collaboration with the Head Coach.
- Perform other duties related to the position of an athletic coach as requested by the varsity coach, school principal and/or athletic director.