<p>Head Coach Girls Cross Country - Pritchett #31212 JobID: 31212</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Athletics/ Extracurricular/Athletics</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>4/28/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Maurice Pritchett Academy</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/07/2025</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Christina School District&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Disclaimer: Some annual / athletic EPER positions and/or pay may be contingent on whether remote learning is in effect, decisions by the DIAA, State or Local school board and/or the Athletic Season.</p> <p>Employment Type: Nonbenefited, casual/seasonal position</p> <p>Application Procedures: Please apply online and attach (upload) your letter of interest and resume to your completed application no later than May 7, 2025.</p> <p>Overview: The expectation of the coaching staff is to teach the skills and techniques of the sport. Additionally, the Head Coach will provide the necessary guidance, advice and training necessary to teach and build good sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to the individual athletes and the team as a whole. This position provides an opportunity to serve as a strong, positive role model for our young athletes.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Strong demonstrated knowledge of sound principles and rules governing the sport </li><li>Must demonstrate commitment to students, community and instructional leadership, while promoting positive character and school spirit </li><li>Strong communication and problem solving skills </li><li>Previous coaching experience preferred </li><li>Must be CPR certified </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Conducts try-outs and informs team candidates about eligibility requirements </li><li>Recruit and retain eligible student athletes from within the school building </li><li>Determines team membership </li><li>Ensures all athletes meet eligibility requirements before and during season </li><li>Plans/supervises practices and games </li><li>Adheres to DIAA rules/regulations and District's policies/procedures </li><li>Ensures discipline and sportsmanship behavior at all times </li><li>Helps oversee safety conditions of facility and report issues to Athletic Director </li><li>Motivates athletes/coaching staff and encourages school spirit </li><li>Supervises locker rooms before and after practices and games </li><li>Directs/supervises the activities of the assistant coach(es) </li><li>Coordinates ordering, maintaining and storing athletic equipment </li><li>Reviews with coaching staff the assessment of how season unfolded </li><li>Files report at end of season </li></ul> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Employment is Conditional Upon Receipt of an An Acceptable Criminal Background Report and a Child Abuse Registry Check Showing You Are Not on the Registry at any Level</p> <p>The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.</p>