Coach - Cross Country - Head Middle School

Coach - Cross Country - Head Middle School Indianola Community School District – Indianola Middle School, Indianola, Iowa Job ID: 5664890 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Position Title Athletic Coach (Head) - Activities Summary Coaches student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition, models sportsmanship and effective life skills and promotes the development of appreciation and enjoyment of the sport. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Instruct assistant coaches in techniques necessary to meet established program philosophy and objectives. Participate in the hiring of assistant coaches directly and indirectly through input at other levels. Assist in the scheduling of the activity or sport. Maintain proper communication with other coaches to ensure a 7-12 philosophy is consistently being implemented at all levels. Stay abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques. Comply with local, state and federal legal and regulatory requirements. Adhere to all district health and safety policies. Participate in the budget process with the athletic director. Be accountable for all equipment, uniforms issuance and collection, as well as off-season storage of the aforementioned items. Maintain good public relations with the media, Booster Club, and volunteers. Develop procedures to keep parents and players informed. Establish clear policies with parents and players to address issues and/or concerns. Frequently update the athletic director during the season about any issues, concerns, highlights, or events. Constantly strive to better the program and examine various aspects of the program to continually improve. Provide detailed practice plans to the regularly scheduled practice sessions. Supervise all practices, games, and team trips. Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that the students and coaches are present. Attend special meetings and those requested by the league and IHSAA. Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretation, meeting procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects pertaining to the sport. Maintain accurate documents for inventory, statistics, records, and results of the team and program. Adhere to policies and rules developed by the school, league, and IHSAA. Recommend equipment, uniform, and supply needs. Maintain equipment issued to the program. Maintain the necessary paperwork: emergency forms, attendance forms, insurance, etc. Submit and maintain all paperwork in a timely manner. Communicate effectively with the athletic trainer and team physician. Supervise/assist in off-season practices and conditioning, if applicable. Organize, plan, and help manage the season end awards ceremony. Present evidence that they have fulfilled the responsibilities detailed in this job description. Uphold district policies and procedures. Demonstrate professionalism, exhibit a professional attitude, and model appropriate behavior. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Activities Director. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises students during all school-related activities and teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: Bachelor’s degree is desired. Experience: Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is required. Certifications: Current coaching authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Required Testing: None specified. Work Environment Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stretching, standing and/or walking. Mostly standing (75%), walking (20%), sitting (5%). Continued Education / Training Maintain required teaching certification. Clearances Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check. Equal Opportunity Employer All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Ben Lange, Assistant Activities Director Indianola Middle School Phone: 5105-961-9500 x 3004 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education