Cross Country Assistant Coach - American Canyon High

Requirements / Qualifications

Cross Country Assistant (All Levels) Coach position is currently being offered at American Canyon High School. Candidates should be experienced in the sport, have coaching experience and a resume of working with student-athletes at the high school level. American Canyon High School desires to select a coach who is committed to developing young athletes both on and off the field. Applicants will be required to obtain First Aid / CPR, NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest, NFHS Concussion in Sports and NFHS Heat and Illness prevention, as well as all other Napa Valley Unified School District Human Resources required documents. The season begins in August and runs through November however some off-season activities are expected. The coach receives a booster Stipend at the end of the season. Must be willing and able to work with our ACHS staff, student athletes, parent’s administration, and American Canyon High Athletic Booster Club. Must have basic knowledge of the following : 1) Character-building aspects of sports, including techniques and methods of teaching and reinforcing the core values comprising sportsmanship and good character; 2) Knowledge of physical capacities and limitations of the age group coached; 3) Coaching principles related to educational philosophy, adolescent psychology, nutrition, risk management and the rules and strategies of the sport.

All candidates who wish to be considered can apply through Ed Join. Position open until filled. For questions contact Melissa Shimer Athletic Director for American Canyon High School at melissa_shimer@nvusd.org.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume