Cross country and track and field coach job description
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Cross country and track and field coach requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in cross country and track and field coach job postings.
Sample cross country and track and field coach requirements
- Experience coaching cross country and track and field
- Knowledge of training techniques and strategies
- Ability to create training plans and schedules
- Understanding of injury prevention and treatment
- Certification in CPR and first aid
Sample required cross country and track and field coach soft skills
- Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with athletes, parents, and colleagues
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire athletes
- Passionate about the sport and dedicated to the success of the team
- Positive attitude and ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing circumstances and unforeseen events
Cross country and track and field coach job description example 1
Dallas Independent School District cross country and track and field coach job description
Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.
Description:
* Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
* Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
* Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes
* Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
* Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities
* Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
* Work with athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements
* Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on
* findings
* Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
* Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
* Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
* Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
* Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program
* Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing campus athletic equipment.
* Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
* All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field; valid Texas teacher certificate
* Four years experience as a coach or a participant in sport assigned
* Must have experience or a desire to work in a major metropolitan school district.
* General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
* Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
* Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
Description:
* Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
* Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
* Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes
* Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
* Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities
* Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
* Work with athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements
* Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on
* findings
* Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
* Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
* Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
* Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
* Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program
* Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing campus athletic equipment.
* Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
* All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field; valid Texas teacher certificate
* Four years experience as a coach or a participant in sport assigned
* Must have experience or a desire to work in a major metropolitan school district.
* General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
* Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
* Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024