26/27 Assistant Cross Country Coach (Paseo… at SchoolSpring · Kansas…

Summary: Kansas City School District - KCMO is seeking an Assistant Cross Country Coach to lead the school's athletic program, focusing on the development and enhancement of the assigned sport. The role involves coordinating the team, ensuring compliance with standards, and promoting student-athlete growth. Responsibilities: - Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards - Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions - Assist in the coordination of the program - Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests - Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management - Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential - Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures - Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship - Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook - Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications - Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses - Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.: District level mtgs –4hrs; School level mtgs - 3hrs; Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr Required Qualifications: - Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher's Certificate - Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses - Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development: District level mtgs –4hrs; School level mtgs - 3hrs; Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr Preferred Qualifications: - Be a full or part-time employee in the District - Employed in the school as a teacher or administrator in which the candidate applies for a position Required Skills: MSHSAA standards, MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course, Sports First Aid Courses, Athletic program coordination, Student-athlete supervision, Safety precautions in sports training, Injury management procedures