High School Assistant Cross Country Coach (Fall) 2024-2025 - University City School District

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The K – 12 Athletics Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition – ensuring all student athletes develop an appreciation of the sport.  We are currently seeking outstanding athletics coaches in the following disciplines:

Compensation:
The School District of University City offers a competitive stipend for all athletics coaches, contingent upon the grade level and experience.
 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• MSHAA coaching certification, MO teaching certificate preferred
• Current First Aide and CPR certification
• Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in a diverse educational environment
• Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in community or civic athletics programs
• Superior interpersonal skills required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with student athletes, parents, peers, and community
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with student athletes, parents, staff, administration and the community
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the athletics director and building administration

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) requirements and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of effective multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to utilize information/communication technology to enhance the athletics program.
• Ability to diffuse and avoid non-productive conflict with parents, students, staff and administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with an ability to perform the essential job duties.

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
• Ability to endure extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• This position requires occasional or frequent, standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work related hazards

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