Cross Country, Assistant Coach

Title: Boys and Girls Cross Country - Assistant Varsity Coach

Position Type: Supplemental

Reports to: Athletic Director and Head Cross Country Coach

Qualifications:

Experience in the designated sport. Previous experience running or coaching XC (at high school or college.

Must meet all coaching requirements as specified by the Board of Education and OHSAA, including acquiring a pupil activity permit and CPR certification

Van certification preferred

Essential Job Functions:

Assist the head coach in the supervision and instruction of the GHS Boys and Girls Cross Country team consisting of approximately 15-25 student-athletes.

Follow all OHSAA and Mid-State League rules and regulations.

Conduct regular practices for the team.

Coach student-athletes in a positive manner.

Ensure the safety of all student-athletes during practices and competitions.

Develop practice and training plans for athletes with differing ability levels.

Coaching will require six days per week including practices and contests. 15-20 hours per week is a typical time commitment for the coach.

Supervise and travel with the team to all competitions.

Ability and willingness to take direction, support the vision of the program set by the Head Coach.

Respond in a timely fashion to communications from Head Coach, Athletic Administration and students.

Collaborate with the head coach and help set the direction/tone of the program.

Liaison to connect with student-athletes and bring any concerning issues to the Head Coach.

Primary goal is to support the program, team and Head Coach.

Familiar with google sheets/docs.

Records workouts/spreadsheet format/formulas.

Writes up meet summaries for website/social media releases.

Assist with the collection of uniforms and apparel.

Help plan for and attend Cross Country camp in August.

Assists with home meet planning and administration.

Assists with fundraising activities.

Assist with recruitment of current Grandview Heights students.

Recommended: Owns bike to bike with team or run as specified.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Working Conditions

Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather

Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and read

Regular requirement to lift equipment, up to 50 pounds

Grandview Heights Schools is an equal opportunity employer in all areas of employment and promotion.