Cross Country, Assistant Coach

Job Description

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.