Job Description
TITLE: Cross Country Head Coach
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics
SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.
We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Head Cross Country Coach is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the Cross Country Program. The Head Cross Country Coach is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the program, including recruiting within the school, oversight and management of the staff, and development of individual team members. The Head Cross Country Coach is required to abide by rules and regulations of; the NFHS, the MSHSL, and Breck School.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in Cross Country.
Coordinate the development and promotion of the Cross Country Program across the school community.
Ensure all Cross Country coaches work together toward a common goal within the Cross Country Program and provide unity across all levels and teams.
Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate student’ athletic abilities initially and on an ongoing basis.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide a year round strength and conditioning program.
Use the allotted days by the MSHSL in June and July to provide athletes the opportunity to do Cross Country specific training.
Encourage and support multisport athletes within Breck School.
Assist student athletes with college recruitment.
Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with news media and other organizations.
Participate in special activities to include parent meetings, senior night, banquets, etc.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic or other appropriate administrator.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Three years of experience coaching Cross Country at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MSHSL, etc.), opponents, staff, parents, and athletes.
COMPETENCIES
Possess excellent organizational, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.
Be an effective and timely communicator, both in written and oral form.
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Displays good judgment, time management, and an ability to prioritize.
Represent the organization in a professional manner at all times.
TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, resume, and two letters of reference
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