Head Coach Varsity Cross Country

Description

This position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to student-athletes and assistant coaches within our program. The head coach will instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to reach a degree of individual and team success. The assistant coach will report and work closely with the head varsity coach, and athletic department to determine goals and direction of the program.

The coaches are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of every student-athlete participating in their program for the Village School Naples. The successful candidate will also uphold the mission and vision of the Village School of Naples and demonstrate a true love of the sport and the development of their athletes.

 This is a stipend position that will begin July 28th and go through November 7th, 2025.

Coaching duties to be coordinated with the varsity coach:

• Coordinates the training, instruction, conditioning, and selection of athletes within the program 
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at seasons end analyzes effectiveness of the season
• Verifies that all student athletes have all forms and paperwork turned into the athletic trainers office before athletes are allowed to try out, and participate 
• Coordinates the activities and responsibilities of assistant coaches
• Develops and organizes effective practices for athletes that teach the skills and strategies needed to compete at the high school level
• Communicates throughout the season to make sure athletes and parents are aware of practice times and contest times
• Demonstrates and generates a positive attitude, and one of good sportsmanship by adhering to the mission and values set forth by the Village School
• Reviews the Village School Naples athletic handbook before the season begins and  informs parents and athletes of team rules, expectations, and any other pertinent information.  As well as rules and regulations for FHSAA
• Provides for the health and safety of student, athletes and team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from games when available. This also includes making sure school vehicles and practice areas are in order pre-and post game.
• Is open in communication and forms proper relationships with athletes, parents, school, staff members, and media
• Works hand-in-hand with the varsity coach in determining what equipment and uniform needs are for the season
• Works hand-in-hand with the varsity coach and developing and implementing practice plans
• Attends pre-and post season, coaches, meetings
• Works with the athletic department on game, scores, game stats, and any help that may be needed or other duties assigned
• Helps arrange postseason awards and attends banquets and EOY awards
• Understand all aspects of entering information online for necessary meets

Requirements

• Previous coaching experience (club, high school, and collegiate preferred)
• Demonstrates proficiency in instruction and sound understanding of technical aspects of the sport
• NFHS fundamentals of coaching, concussion training, sudden, cardiac arrest training, first aid/CPR training completed that will be assigned by our athletic trainer