Middle School Cross Country Coach

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring athletic coaches. These individual will be responsible for supporting their team(s) success, including in the classroom. In particular, the coach will be expected to recruit a full team, coach their team to a competitive record, and ensure their team is academically successful for the whole season. They will also be encouraged to provide offseason training opportunities and expected to lead in-season tutoring, in accordance with MHSAA policies. ### Minimum Qualifications - Previous successful coaching experience - Knowledge of high-quality coaching tactics and practice drills - Knowledge of MHSAA & LSD rules and policies - CPR Certification & first aid training - Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values ### Preferred Qualifications - Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate - Successful NCAA athletic career ### Job Responsibilities - Lead and support your team(s) throughout the entire season - Recruit a full team of players by the first day of the season, including running competitive tryouts if necessary - Coach your team(s) to a winning record, with the goal of reaching and excelling in postseason play - Ensure all your players are academically eligible and successful throughout the entire season - Organize and communicate consistent practice and competitive game schedules in collaboration with the Athletic Director - Maintain and distribute team equipment and jerseys at the beginning and end of the season - Organize and operate offseason conditioning, training, and clinics for both team members and community members - Abide by all MHSAA policies and regulations - Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission