High School Boys/Girls Cross Country - Varsity Head Coach Rock Church

Description JOB SUMMARY The Head Coach is responsible for planning, directing, and leading a transformative athletic program that seeks to lead student‑athletes into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, build future‑ready leaders, and compete at a championship level. QUALIFICATIONS Must meet the coaching certification requirements of the NFHS (or must complete within 2 weeks of hiring). Concussion in Sports First‑Aid, Health and Safety Fundamentals of Coaching Sudden Cardiac Arrest Must pass a Livescan background check. Must be CPR certified (or must complete within 2 weeks of hiring). Must be a Christian and pass a Spiritual Interview. Running experience required. Coaching experience preferred. REPORTS TO Athletic Director JOB GOALS To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the players in the sport assigned and to provide life‑lessons that will positively impact the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual well‑being of all who are involved. TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE COACH Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline, and flexibility. Is a developer, teacher, achiever, and problem‑solver. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Compensation and duration of the assignment as negotiated. EVALUATION Job performance will be evaluated annually. EVALUATION COORDINATOR Athletic Director EVALUATORS Athletic Director and Principal Salary Description $19.50 hourly PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Accept and implement the co‑curricular philosophy of the Rock Academy. Follows the rules and regulations of the school/organization, the conference, and CIF‑SDS. Attend all sport‑specific meetings held by the league, conference, and CIF‑SDS. Attend all school coaches meetings. Attend clinics, seminars, and in‑service programs in order to improve coaching skills and to stay current with new trends in coaching, training, conditioning, and safety procedures. Give input about, assist in the creation of, and then carry out the game/facility/transportation schedule as drawn up by the Athletic Director. Organize, schedule, and supervise practice sessions. Establish and use a system of communication to athletes, families, and assistants that will include an explanation of program policies, awards, procedures, goals, and schedules. Supervise the distribution/use of equipment/uniforms in your sport. Assist the Athletic Director with the development of an annual inventory and make recommendations for purchases. Design yearly Spirit Packs which must be approved by the Athletic Director. Regularly inspect all equipment, facilities, and vehicles to ensure the safety of each student‑athlete. Responsible for entering, reporting scores and keeping rosters/schedules up-to-date on Athletic.net. Participate in pre‑ and post‑season meetings with the Athletic Director. The post‑season meeting will serve as an evaluation conference. Delegate responsibility to the assistant coaches, as appropriate. Organize and participate in an end‑of‑season information and evaluation session with all assistant coaches, graduating seniors, and juniors. Work to develop continuity between the community and school programs. Organize, schedule, and supervise an annual youth skills clinic for his/her sport in collaboration with the Camp Director. Provide leadership in the program for all levels (High School, Middle School, and Elementary) of the sport. Only allows athletes certified by the Athletic Director to participate. Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times. Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present. Assures that the program, at all times, will reflect proper attitude and conduct at home or away. Encourages student‑athletes to participate in sports and other co‑curricular activities, other than his/her own but does not attempt to influence the specific sport or activity. Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on the vision and standards established by the Athletic Director). Develop and maintain current knowledge of the activity. All other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. #J-18808-Ljbffr