Middle School Assistant Cross Country Coach

## Description

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| Position Purpose |

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

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| 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. |

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| Qualifications |

| - 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. |

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| Physical Requirements and Work Environment |

| - 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. |