Assistant Cross Country Coach

Position Summary The Scholastic Bowl Assistant Coach will help the head coach organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise scholastic bowl team members. The assistant coach will work with the head coach to operate all parts of the organization. Responsibilities Initiate and solicit student participation and awareness of scholastic bowl. Attend and supervise all practices as well as keep records of attendance and student participation. Monitor supervision of participants during all practices and meets. Understanding of school, conference, and IHSA rules. Attend meetings scheduled by the conference and cooperate/communicate with other conference coaches in carrying out directives at conference. Attend mini‑bus training and follow all safety procedures when driving/transporting students. Recruit and train timers and moderators for all home contestants. Work in a positive and productive manner with a wide variety of students, faculty and staff. Confirm the security of the facilities. Ensure that students have a way to get home and remain present until the last student is released. Promote and publicize club meetings and events. Engage students in community service activities. Maintain positive relationships with students and interact with students and adults in a respectful manner. Collaborate with administration to maintain the vision of the Strategic Goals and purpose of the club/activity. Use appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems. Complete all training and certification required by the District. Other duties as required. Work with community members to enhance the program offerings, mentor the students, and assist in fundraiser and community service activities. Assist with writing college letters of recommendation for students per their request. Communicate all student achievements and accomplishments within the program to the activity director in a timely fashion so that they can be highlighted in parent/staff and student communication. Other duties as assigned. Program Details Length of Season: Period (October through March) Season Schedule: Practices every week with competitions each week. Student Contact: Meetings, competitions, fundraising, volunteering activities. Job Requirements / Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Skills Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills. Knowledge Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols. Ability Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed. Stipend Range based on 1.0 FTE: $2,146 - $3,596 Stipend is subject to the collective bargaining agreement attached. #J-18808-Ljbffr