Cross Country Coach- Junior High School

TITLE:           Junior High School Cross Country Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Coaching experience preferred.
• Valid first aid card
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport/activity, coaching techniques, and student supervision
• Ability to work successful with student athletes, parents, school staff, and public
• Ability to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school district procedures and policies
• Physical and mental skills abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the position. 
• Must complete required trainings per State Law, Oregon Administrative Rules, and Board policy prior to first day of coaching duties.

REPORTS TO:        Athletic Director, Head High School Coach or Principal

JOB GOAL: 

To encourage personal growth in student athletes’ skills and abilities. Support the athletic/extra-curricular programs of the district by coaching, scouting, directing, and assuming appropriate duties assigned by the head high school, athletic director and/or principal.

Essential Functions

• Communicates with, seeks advice, and follows direction of the head high school coach, athletic director, and/or principal.
• Cooperates with other district coaching and teaching staff. 
• Demonstrates sound organization and conducts regular, daily practice sessions on days when no event is scheduled.
• Provides training that will condition participants to competition and assist in preventing injury.
• Issues, keeps inventory, and oversees appropriate use and care of equipment used by the program.
• Participates in professional development as appropriate and attends district athletic department meetings as directed.
• Demonstrates understanding of the game/activity preparation and implements acceptable game/activity strategies in consultation with head coach.
• Knows and enforces district rules as outlined in Board policy, the Extra Curricular Activities Code of Conduct, and perform duties accordingly.
• Knows and enforces rules of the Farwest league.
• Follows safe practices during activities and scheduled events to prevent and provide care for injuries.
• Has and applies personal knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
• Notifies the Superintendent and, head coach, athletic director, and/or principal of serious student injuries as soon as possible. 
• Completes and submits to the Superintendent a student accident report as soon as possible following injuries.
• Provides firm, fair, and consistent discipline.
• Reports serious infractions of rules or other participant eligibility related problems to Superintendent and, head coach, athletic director, and/or principal as soon as reasonably possible.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with participants on an individual basis and as a team, with parents and other district staff.
• Keeps participants informed of their obligations for practices, events, etc.
• Promotes good sportsmanship and appropriate competitive attitude of the team.
• Commends good execution of the sport/activity and works with participants as individuals and a team to strengthen weaknesses in a positive manner.
• Practices professional conduct during events and practices.
• Exemplifies high standards of personal conduct and habits.
• Demonstrates personal enthusiasm for the sport/activity and commitment to the total athletic program of the district.
• Emphasizes the importance of academic achievement of students.

Pay Rate:     

In accordance with Extra Duty Salary Schedule

Time expectation:

As set forth by Farwest league at the beginning of each school year

Salary : $1,448 - $3,765