Cross Country Coach

*MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS**POSITION DESCRIPTION**CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH**REPORTS TO:* Athletic Director*QUALIFICATIONS:*1. Proven track record of successful coaching experience that demonstrates compassion, work ethic and integrity.2. Must have three or more years of formal cross country/track & field coaching experience; extensive instructional experience working with youth preferred.3. Demonstrated leadership skills in relationship to all coaching staff, student-athletes and administration.4. Possess appropriate knowledge of the sport, including strength and conditioning of student-athletes.5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, boosters, youth programs and the greater community.6. Demonstrated ability to develop a championship student-athlete, encompassing academics, physical development, character and skills.7. Bachelor’s degree and a valid teaching certificate preferred.8. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:*1. Organize, supervise and coordinate the MSHS Cross Country Program (including organization of assistant coach and volunteers) while working in conjunction with Athletic Director.2. Act as a positive role model and mentor on and off the playing surface.3. Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretations, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.4. Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors.5. Determine coaching responsibilities for assistant coach and volunteers.6. Develop and distribute written team/program guidelines, expectations/consequences, calendars, schedules, and other information related to the program.7. Model, expect and nurture exceptional sportsmanship, enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students and coaches.8. Encourage and recruit students for program participation.9. Plan,schedule, and conduct practice sessions and supervise permissible out-of-season activities.10. Coordinate volunteers/event workers for home events.11. Supervise the cleaning, storage, assignment, issuing of team equipment and maintain a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies.12. Be informed of, and adhere to, all Michigan High School Athletic Association Rules and Regulations.13. Be informed of, and adhere to, all contents of MHSAA Coaches Handbook, MSHS Coaches Code of Ethics, MSHS Student-Athlete Handbook and Code of Conduct, and MSHS Student/Parent Handbook.14. Organize and conduct parent orientation meetings and update meetings when necessary.15. Counsel with parents, athletes and teachers as necessary.16. Attend meetings called by the Athletic Director.17. Organize, develop and execute an annual fundraising plan to help supplement budget and financially support the program.18. Volunteer, when possible, at home events of other sports/activities.19. Report event results & scores to local media, MSHS Athletic Office and MSHS announcements.20. Develop a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the sport.21. Consult with Athletic Director on disciplinary measures and eligibility issues.22. Have on file in Athletic Director's Office inventory of equipment, award requirements and training rules.23. Responsible for supervision and team conduct on and off bus while on trips.24. Inspect equipment periodically and submit requests for maintenance as necessary.25. Recruit team managers, statisticians, and parent liaisons.26. Submit list of award winners to Athletic Director for approval27. Attend Michigan High School Athletic Association Rules Meetings whenpossible.28. Maintains accurate statistics, records and results of the season.29. Submit season-ending performance information, including individual event results and individual and team accomplishmentsto the Athletic Office.30. Organize Program Awards Banquet, inform team members and families, attend Banquet and present awards.31. Make arrangements for individual photos and team picture for yearbook.32. Improve coaching techniques and knowledge by reading, observing and attending clinics.33. Report injuries to the Athletic Department and submit accident report to the High School Office.34. Perform necessary and customary coaching duties not listed in any of the above.This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position may be. It is not intended to limit or in any other way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.Job Type: Part-timePay: $3,060.26 per yearAbility to Commute:* Marquette, MI 49855 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Marquette, MI 49855: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-09-04