Head Varsity Cross Country Coach

The Richmond R-XVI School District is currently seeking a Head Varsity Cross Country Coach.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities                                   Head Varsity Cross Country Coach (7-12)

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Instructs and demonstrates skills sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in cross country
• Shall be responsible for overseeing and promoting the entire 7-12 cross country program
• Shall be responsible for overseeing and mentoring 7-12 cross country coaches
• Improves the program by encouraging students to participate in the sport at all levels
• Establishes off-season activities that include:
• Summer camp(s)
• Open gym sessions
• Training (weights/agility)
• Shall attend coaching clinics when appropriate
• Establishes practice schedules with athletic director
• Regularly attends practices and games
• Develops and prepares detailed scouting reports
• Notifies parents and athletic director if an injury occurs
• Completes all year end reports:
• Letter award winners
• Season records
• Inventory
• All conference, district, state honors
• Conducts and organizes end-of-year awards ceremony
• Communicates effectively with athletic department, parents, school officials, community, and media
• Assists the athletic director with scheduling of games
• Conducts eligibility checks on student-athletes as outlined in district activities handbook
• Arranges for building usage (gym)
• Prepares rosters and presents to athletic director
• Maintains accurate inventories
• Directs assistant coaches
• Evaluates assistant coaches
• Arranges transportation departure times for games and activities
• Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games with the exception for scouting a future opponent
• Adheres to all financial policies of the District in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts
• Maintains a safe environment, facilities, equipment for student athletes at all times
• Ensures that proper form(s) (insurance, physicals, attendance) are obtained and current
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles
• Attends MSHSAA sanctioned rules meetings
• Attends Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC) meetings
• Attends seeding meetings for tournament games
• Complies with all policies and regulations as stated in the activities handbook
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries
• Keeps an open line of communication with the athletic director