Job Description
B.H.S. Head Girls Cross Country Coach
Reports To: K-12 Director of Athletics
Contact: Tbd (based upon length of season)
Salary: (based upon experience there are 9 steps per BEA agreement)
Head Coach General Criteria
The following general criteria will be used but not limited by in selecting a coach:
- Coaches will uphold the dignity, honor and integrity of the coaching profession at all times.
- Coaches will emphasize the importance of academics in their students' daily lives.
- Coaches will demonstrate, encourage and promote good sportsmanship amongst teammates, coaches, opponents, officials and fans.
- Coaches will create an atmosphere that is safe for all participants.
- Coaches will take an active role in the prevention of the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco amongst their players.
- Coaches will adhere to all Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), United Athletic Conference (UAC) and Bedford City School District rules, guidelines, and professional expectations.
- Coaches will teach proper sport specific skills and techniques.
- Coaches will utilize effective and appropriate communication skills with students, parents, alumni and the general community.
- Enforce consistent discipline that reinforces positive behavior and personal decisions.
Cross Country Specific Duties
- Promote cross country at the middle school level.
- Develop and implement a coaching philosophy as well as a set of expectations for all aspects of the program.
- Coordinate and supervise team travel to and from meets.
- Ensure adequate and appropriate supervision in all locker room situations.
- Maintain an open line of communication with the athletic trainer.
- Create and stay within a detailed budget plan for each season.
- Ensure all home courses are marked and safe for racing.
- Review grades and progress reports of athletes in an effort to promote academic achievement.
- Inventory all equipment.
- Report all statistics and final scores to required media outlets. This includes posting game scores, pictures, and possible write-ups to the district's athletic website.
- Develop a detailed practice plan for each practice session with an emphasis on route safety.
- Promote and assist athletes with the college recruiting process.
- Promote at least one charitable cause once a year for all athletes to participate in. (May be in conjunction with the B.H.S. Track & Field program)
- Develop off-season programs for strength training and conditioning.
- Create a varsity competition schedule at least 6 months in advance.
- Coordinate end of season awards and attend all banquets.
- All other duties as assigned by the athletic director.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university preferred
- Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certification/license preferred
- Coaches will obtain and maintain current certifications including but not limited to Pupil Activity Permit, CPR, SCA, Concussion, First Aid, Mental Health, and P.B.I.S. as required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
- Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries
- Knowledge of the specific sport
- Prior supervision of specific sporting program, budget, inventory and transportation preferred
- Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable
- Skills in public speaking
Equipment Operated
- Computer/printer/copier
- Weight equipment
- Sport-specific equipment
- Stopwatch
Additional Working Conditions
- Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
- Occasional interaction among unruly children
- Occasional travel
- Occasional weekend/evening work
- Occasionally lift, carry, push and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds
- Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see (including color vision), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
Job Tags
Casual work, Afternoon shift