Part-time Cross Country Coach

Taking applications now, Interviews will start soon

The role of the Cross Country Head Coach is to be responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in soccer.  

The Cross Country Head Coach must assume a major role in fostering cooperation and positive teamwork, exhibiting outstanding sportsmanship and fan involvement at games and special events and most importantly, assume a major role in the development of our youth as future leaders.  This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents and community.  Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

The Cross Country Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director.  This position requires the coach to complete an employment application, background check and have experience and training certifications.

Essential Job Functions

1. Follows and upholds the policies and mission statement of ISI.
2. Knowledgeable and experienced Cross Country Coach
3. Plan, organize and direct the ISI program with other Athletic Coaches.
4. Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
5. Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the Cross Country program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections.
6. Maintain the integrity of the selection process. 
7. Provide information regarding rules for the season ( all sports schedule, camp schedule, clinic schedule, try-out criteria, etc.).
8. Responsible for purchase order requests for program uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
9. Submits athletic rosters to the Athletic Department one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics.
10. Ensures that proper forms (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current and that all student-athletes are academically eligible.
11. Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
12. Maintains Strong Interpersonal Skills:  Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. 
13. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit
14. Works directly with the school principal in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries.
15. Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Qualifications 

 1.Ability to organize and supervise a cross country program.

 2. Previous cross country coaching experience prefered.

 3. Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport.

 4. Role model that coincides with ISI vision.

Practice Schedule Aug - Oct:

Mon- Thur: 4pm to 6 pm

Category: JV Boys