Coach Head Boys' Cross Country, 2026-27 School Year, Indianola, IA

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COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title : Athletic Coach (Head) - Activities

Department : Activities

Reports To : Activities Director Principal

SUMMARY :

Coaches student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition models sportsmanship and effective life skills and promotes the development of appreciation and enjoyment of the sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Attend staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to

improve coaching performance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervises students during all school-related activities and teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS :

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school and activities program.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

SKILLS are required to model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition. Responsible for providing training rules and expectations and seeing that rules are taught to each participant. Responsible for holding players out of practice and games until they have fulfilled the IHSAA and Indianola Community School District requirements for physical examinations parental consent and eligibility.

KNOWLEDGE is required of sport rules and strategies. Must know and be able to apply the developmental stages of each point of the game and the needs and ability levels of the team and players. Knowledge is also required to establish fundamental philosophy for activity or sport and analyze and evaluate sport effectiveness.

ABILITY is required to develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual and team skill development that makes up the game. Ability is also required to develop a supervision plan to ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with players parents supervisors peers and spectators is required at all times.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities include : teaching student athletes the techniques and strategies of the respective sport; establishing high academic and behavioral expectations that help promote the social emotional physical and academic growth of student athletes; modeling high moral character and discipline; establishing clear goals and direction for the team student athletes and coaches.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting carrying pushing and / or pulling some climbing and balancing frequent standing stooping kneeling crouching stretching standing and / or walking. Generally the job requires 5% sitting 20% walking and 75% standing; occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

EXPERIENCE :

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is required.

EDUCATION :

Bachelors degree is desired.

REQUIRED TESTING : None specified

CERTIFICATIONS :

Current coaching authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

CONTINUING EDUCATION / TRAINING :

Maintain required teaching certification

CLEARANCES :

Criminal Fingerprint / Background Check

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary Grade :

Certified Salary Schedule

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1