Carroll County Schools

Job Description

Extra Duty

TITLE:                                  Head Coach – Cross Country – High School

QUALIFICATIONS:           Holds a valid Kentucky teaching certificate; or

                                                Holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher; or        

                                                Have a minimum of 64 semester hours with 2.5 grade point

                                                average and be at least 21 years of age

Has the ability to work well with students

Has the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, media and the community

Holds a Kentucky coaches education program certification

REPORTS TO:                     Principal

JOB GOAL:                          Administers and implements a sound athletic program in

                                                the specific sport.  The coach has the responsibility to

                                                instruct athletes under their direction in the fundamental

                                                skills and strategy and physical training necessary for them

                                                to realize some degree of individual and team success.  The

                                                coach must teach sound social behavior and endeavor to

                                                promote good public relations. 

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:         Promotes all sports in the school and community.

                                                Assists the athletic director and Principal in planning the

                                                athletic program.

                                                Responsible for overseeing athletic budget of this particular

                                                sport. 

                                                Schedules, organizes and supervises all practices.

                                                Supervises, organizes, coordinates and supports assistant

                                                coaches.  Makes staff recommendations to Principal and

                                                athletic director.

                                                Recommends equipment to be purchased to the athletic

                                                director.

                                                Maintains an inventory of all equipment.

                                                Assumes responsibility for teaching individual fundamental

                                                skills, team play, team strategy, and rules and regulations of

                                                the game.

                                                Selects squad members, provides team discipline, morale,

                                                leadership, and supervision during contests. 

                                                Sets an example of self-control and good sportsmanship for

                                                players, students, and school patrons.

                                                Check eligibility of participants, insurance coverage and

                                                parents’ consent.

                                                Keeps informed of the rules and regulation as established

                                                by the athletic director.

                                                Duties may include performance of health services, for

                                                which training will be provided.

                                                Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal. 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:         Stipend