Cityside Cross Country Assistant Coach

Zeeland, Michigan

Zeeland Public Schools
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Position Type:
Athletics / Activities

Date Posted:
5/27/2025

Location:
Cityside Middle School Summary:

The Cityside Cross Country Assistant Coach will work with the head coach and is responsible to oversee and develop the middle school cross country program.

Responsibilities:
  • Attends athletic department meetings when scheduled.
  • Submits an annual inventory of athletic uniforms and equipment that is used by his/her team.
  • Maintains professional competency by attending clinics.
  • Keeps the Athletic Director informed of any or all problems, before, during, or after all sporting events.
  • Encourages athletes to excel in academic work.
  • Submits an End of the Season Checklist in a timely manner.
  • Assists the head coach in the issuance, cleaning, storage, and return and care of all athletic equipment.
  • Supports the head coach in all speech and actions and never undermines him or her.
  • Oversees the safety conditions of the area when team members are practicing.
  • Enforces disciplined behavior, code of fair play, and establishes standards. Reports all incidents to the Athletic Director.
  • Establishes an effective relationship with players, parents, and administrators.
  • Attends practices, games, and meetings punctually.
  • Uses professional conduct, language, and decorum with players, opponents, officials, and fans.
  • Works with the athletic director to maintain player eligibility information.
  • Teaches individual participants in the skills necessary for the highest possible achievement in the sport involved.
  • Each practice session is planned out ahead of time.
  • Submits necessary rosters, physical forms, eligibility list forms, and training rule forms signed by the parents.
  • Assists the head coach in all out of season activities.
  • Is a positive role model.
  • Adheres to those rules and regulations as detailed by the MHSAA and Board of Education policies and regulations.
  • Maintains team attendance records and medical emergency cards.
  • Works to promote increased participation to improve methods, techniques, strength and endurance both in and out of season.
  • Displays self-control and maintains a positive profile with officials.
  • Provides supervision of locker room and training room.
Qualifications:
  • CPR/AED, CAP Certified Concussion Protocol.
Replacement position for the 2025/26 school year.

Once the posting deadline date has been met (if applicable), the supervisor/principal will review applications and schedule interviews with the most qualified candidates. An email will be sent to applicants when the position has been filled.
Date Posted: 30 May 2025
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