Pendleton County High School Cross Country Assistant Coach
On-siteFalmouth, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Assist the head coach in daily and long-range athletic activities, including planning the program, instructing athletes in fundamentals and strategy, and guiding participants toward team spirit. Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes under direction, while providing escort and supervision during team travel. Recommend equipment, supplies, and uniforms for athlete welfare, and monitor locker rooms and equipment usage. Direct student managers and statisticians, maintain discipline and morale, and ensure compliance with Pendleton County policies, state regulations, and concussion protocols. Arrive early to prepare and remain until players depart, while managing in-season and out-of-season conditioning programs. Maintain regular attendance and complete required certifications including criminal background checks, AIDS awareness training, and first aid/CPR.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age per KHSAA guidelines
- Successful completion of a criminal records check
- AIDS awareness training
- Current certification in first aid and CPR
- College degree, OR (a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program)
- Previous coaching or playing experience in assigned position
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Fundamentals of various sport
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Pendleton County Policy and Procedures
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Pendleton County Athletic Handbook
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Existing Pendleton County, State and League regulations
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Health and safety regulations
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Proper line of command
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Meetings that require attendance
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Maintaining discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Direct student managers and statisticians on respective teams
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Budgetary items and Title IV
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Assist Athletic Director in carrying out of responsibilities
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Monitor equipment and locker rooms for use by authorized persons only
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Oral and written communication skills
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- ABILITY TO: Assist head coach in sport
- ABILITY TO: Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use
- ABILITY TO: Arrive early enough before practice, contests, meetings to adequately prepare and remain until all players have departed
- ABILITY TO: Assist with planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs
- ABILITY TO: Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- ABILITY TO: Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- ABILITY TO: Maintain current knowledge in the sport
- ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- ABILITY TO: Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations
- ABILITY TO: Work confidentially with discretion
- ABILITY TO: Understand and follow oral and written directions
- ABILITY TO: Work cooperatively with others
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights up to approximately 20 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- College degree is desired
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