Cross Country Assistant Coach
Garfield County School District #16
Job Title: Assistant Coach - Cross Country
Job Family: Classified - Seasonal
Department: Grand Valley High School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: GVHS Head Cross Country Coach and Athletic Director
Open Until Filled: Prospective employees may apply through a letter of interest to the GVHS Athletic Director (jarthur@garfield16.org) and through the online hiring portal at www.garfield16.org
Job ID#: 1367
Grand Valley High School is seeking applications of candidates for an Assistant Cross Country Coach for the Fall 2024 season. This is a part-time, seasonal, salaried position located in Parachute, CO. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Responsibilities include:
1. Effective professionalism and management of the Cross Country program alongside the head coach which would include, but is not limited to: scheduling, planning, organizing, in-season and off-season training, budgeting, safety, and promoting the Cross Country team and Grand Valley Activities Department and CHSAA.
2. Demonstrate productive coaching strategies, skills, and knowledge of Cross Country/fitness/training.
3. Establish solid communication and build quality relationships with student participants, parents, and the community in general.
4. To assist the student-athlete in the areas of academic excellence and eligibility and provide an atmosphere of personal growth.
5. A genuine commitment to Grand Valley High School philosophies, students, staff, and the surrounding community.
6. Create and support program purpose in participant intellectual development, agency, productive citizenship, and personal wellness
Desired qualifications:
1. One to three years of coaching experience.
2. Skills related to coaching, teaching, recruiting, and mentoring athletes.
3. Knowledge of CHSAA rules and regulations.
4. Knowledge and management of sports-related injuries.
5. Teaching Credentials preferred.
Required qualifications:
1. Must possess or gain CHSAA coaching certification.
2. Must have a current First Aid/CPR/AED certification based on district policy.
3. Must have Concussion certification from the NFHS.
4. Must complete school district small vehicle training.
5. Must complete the CHSAA test and Mental Health certification with 100% accuracy.
6. Must complete the Mandatory Reporting paperwork
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.