Position Type: Activities and Athletics/High School Track CoachDate Posted: 8/8/2023Location: High School West Grand School District 1-Jt Kremmling, Colorado 80459 www.wgsd.usJob Title: High School Cross Country Assistant Coach Reports to: High School Cross Country Head Coach Salary: $1,600 - $1,800 Work year: Seasonal, Job Summary: Join our staff as the high school cross country assistant coach and lead a team of highly dedicated student athletes. The assistant cross country coach promotes an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship. Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A teacher with a current teaching license is preferred but not a requirement.
- Current CPR and AED Certification.
- Previous coaching experience in this sport at the high school level is desirable.
- Have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and qualify under the district's insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle.
- Desire to continue career improvement.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
- Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head wrestling coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
- Assists with determining game strategy.
- Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
- Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
- Promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Support the value of an education.
- Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance.
- Maintain good public relations for the wrestling program
- Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
- Follow school, league, district, and CHSAA regulations and policies.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Questions regarding this position, please contact Brian Strathman, Grades 6-12 Activity and Athletic Director and Dean of Students, ...@wgsd.us or 970-###-#### Questions regarding the application process, please contact Martha Schake, Director of Finance and Human Resource at ...@wgsd.us or 970-###-####West Grand School District #1-Jt. File: GBA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT The Board subscribes to the principles of the dignity of all people and of their labors. It also recognizes that it is both culturally and educationally sound to have persons of diverse backgrounds on the school district's staff. Therefore, the district promotes and provides for equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion and dismissal of all personnel. Commitment on the part of the district towards equal employment opportunity applies to all people without regard to disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. The district will ensure that it does not unlawfully discriminate in any area of employment, including job advertising, pre-employment requirements, recruitment, compensation, fringe benefits, job classifications, promotion, and termination.