MS Girls Cross-Country Head Coach

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Girls Cross Country Head Coach DATE: July 2026 REPORTS TO: Principal and Athletics Director DEPARTMENT: Athletics LOCATION: Middle School POSITION GOAL: Provide an organized activity so as to provide participants personal growth opportunity for achievement Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities Shall organize and supervise the student/athletes during organized team events until they have left the school grounds or are under their parent's supervision. General Responsibilities Implement district policies and philosophies within the program. Assist with preparation and organization of practices. Abide by PIAA and Pac10 rules and regulations. Understand the proper administrative line of command. Perform duties that may be assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal. Attend and be prepared for coaches' meetings, league meetings, and district meetings, when appropriate. Administrative Responsibilities Work with the head coach to schedule practices and games. Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events. Assist with collection of documentation from student/athletes to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, insurance, and eligibility. Uphold and support eligibility policies. Be responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued by the Athletic Department, including end-of-season collection. Prepare reporting all student obligations at the end of the season in writing to the Athletic Director. Prepare the annual budget requests for equipment, uniforms, etc. for the next season. Prepare the annual "End-of-Season Report" for the athletic department. Student Responsibilities Provide instruction and leadership to student/athletes. Serve as a positive role model to student/athletes. Teach values of sportsmanship and a commitment to becoming an outstanding athlete. Assist with establishing and enforcing team rules for the consistent discipline of team members. Shall be present at all practices and games. Accept responsibility of student conduct and welfare at all practices as well as at home and away events, and provide supervision on buses. Maintain a clean and safe playing field/gym, locker room, equipment room, coaches' office, etc. Will see that all injuries and incidences are properly reported to the Athletic Trainer. Encourage students to maintain acceptable levels of classroom performance and conduct. Professional Relations Responsibilities Shall be professional in their relations with administrative personnel, members of the coaching staff, and faculty including other school district personnel. Be supportive of the athletic program, activities program, and academic program of the school district. Be proactive in dealing with parents and the community. Maintain good public relations with the news media, booster organizations, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans. Promote the sport within the school by encouraging student participation, but shall not bring pressure on any student to participate in any sport to the detriment of any other sport. Qualifications To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to follow verbal and written directions. Pleasant, cooperative and positive work attitude. Good communication skills to interact with other staff and public. Have the ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Submission of PA School Personnel Health form. Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances. Terms Of Employment Days vary according to seasonal athletic schedule; hours vary per event. Per REA Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. Annual assignment appointed by the Board of School Directors as recommended by Administration. According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at #J-18808-Ljbffr Owen J. Roberts School District