Cross Country Coach: 2025-2026

652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 695-6700

JOB TITLE

Head Coach

REPORTS TO

Principal, Athletic Director

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Athletics/Extra Duties Salary Schedule

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7347

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

June 12, 2023

BASIC FUNCTION

Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general   guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

•  Assist coaches on one or more sports.
•  Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.  

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of any and all required training per board policy; including but limited: physical and emotional development of students, school’s discipline policies, procedures for dealing with discipline problems and safety and first aid training(CPR/AED certification), a clear criminal records check and follows all KHSAA guidelines and regulations. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.