Middle School Cross Country

PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

To provide a middle school cross country program to meet the needs of students in the Gary Community School Corporation.

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

 

• Patience
• Leadership
• Good communication skills
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Positivity
• Passion
• Perseverance
• Communication
• Imagination
• Observation
• Service Learning Projects

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Students.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

 

 

 

Knowledge of:

 

The Middle School Cross Country Coach is responsible for all aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising pre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

 

Skill in:

 

• Demonstrate knowledge of cross-country fundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the cross-country program
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

 

Ability to:

 

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department
• Record of developing and maintaining a quality program
• Experience coaching middle school students preferred
• Experience in an Urban School Environment
• Function and contribute to total Athletic and Academic Programs
• Have knowledge of fundraising activities

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

A High School Diploma is required. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

 

To be determined

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

Required Testing Clearances

 

• Drug Test
• Background Clearance/CPS Check

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER