High School Cross Country Coach Job at Rooted School, Indianapolis, IN

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  • Rooted School
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Job Type Contract Description The Head Cross Country Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the boys' and/or girls' cross country program, including the development of student-athletes, fostering sportsmanship and teamwork, organizing practices and competitions, and ensuring the program aligns with the school's mission and athletic department policies Requirements Responsibilities Plan, organize, and conduct safe and effective practices that develop endurance, speed, strength, and strategy. Teach and model sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and respect for self, teammates, opponents, and officials. Develop seasonal training plans that prepare athletes for peak performance at championship events. Supervise assistant coaches, ensuring a consistent coaching philosophy and approach. Attend and supervise all practices, meets, team events, and offseason conditioning sessions. Maintain open communication with athletes, parents, athletic administration, and school staff. Monitor and support the academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes. Coordinate team transportation, meet registrations, equipment, and uniform distribution and inventory. Ensure the health and safety of all athletes by supervising proper techniques and following all medical and safety protocols. Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages participation from students of all ability levels. Uphold and enforce all school, district, and athletic department policies and expectations. Manage the program budget responsibly and coordinate fundraising activities as necessary. Represent the school and program with professionalism at meets, conferences, and coaching clinics. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous cross country coaching experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of long-distance running techniques, training principles, and injury prevention. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain before the season begins). Completion of state-required coaching certifications (e.g., NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Awareness). Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes at all levels of ability. Commitment to the values of education-based athletics. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and actively coach for extended periods. Ability to run, jog, or demonstrate drills as needed. Ability to lift and carry training equipment and supplies (up to 40 pounds). Rooted School

Job Tags

Contract work, Seasonal work, Long distance,

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