Upper School Cross Country Assistant Coach Job at Crystal Springs Upland School, Hillsborough, CA

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  • Crystal Springs Upland School
  • Hillsborough, CA

Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

  • We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.

  • We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.

  • We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.

  • We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.

  • We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.

  • We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

  • Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents

  • Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills 

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a seasonal part-time non-exempt (0.38 FTE) Upper School Cross Country Assistant Coach (USCCAC). The Upper School Cross Country Assistant Coach (USCCAC) is responsible for the oversight of athletic training; strength and conditioning workouts; providing technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport. Coaches have responsibilities not only to the students under their supervision, but also to the parents, the school and the community.

Key Job Competencies

  • Developing Others: Effectively support the growth and development of students.

  • Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.

  • Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.  

  • Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.  

  • Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.            

  • Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.

  • Collaboration: The interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Exhibits and mentors the student-athletes in good sportsmanship and fair play.

  • Attends the rules interpretation meeting and trainings.

  • Attends mandatory coaches’ meetings.

  • Monitors the conduct of their student-athletes during practice games.

  • Provides a safe environment for the student-athletes by checking the playing area and equipment before each practice  and game/competition.

  • Prevents injuries through thoughtful balanced workouts.

  • Instructs student-athletes in the basic rules and fundamentals of the sport.

  • Assists in implementing training programs for the Athletic Development Program.

  • Implements athlete registration and evaluations and maintains the evaluation database.

  • Upholds Crystal’s core values.

  • Fosters and inclusive team environment.

Travel Required

  • Light travel between the MS and US campuses.

  • Travel to and from competitions in the Bay Area, and potential overnight travel for regional and state competitions within California (if the team qualifies).

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

  • One (1) year minimum of related experience is preferred

  • Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association)

  • Cross country experience

  • General knowledge of best practice in athletics and cross country

Preferred education and experience

  • Master’s degree

Physical demands and work environment

  • Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts

  • Works in outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold

  • Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and .or pulling moderately  heavy objects and materials weighing 20-50 pounds

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Salary and Benefits

This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt staff position, working 10-15 hours per week. It is not eligible for benefits. The hourly wage ranges from $20 to $30, depending on experience, with an estimated total compensation of $4,500 to $5,500 for the season. Season key dates - practices start on August 9, cross country meets start on September 7 and the potential post season is November 9 and beyond.

The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established.   First consideration will be given to individuals that apply between  July 23, 2024 through July 31, 2024.   Second consideration will be given to individuals that apply between  August 1, 2024  through August 6, 2024.  The ideal start date for this position is August 8, 2024.

About Crystal Springs Upland School

Crystal Springs Uplands School is a coeducational independent day school with an Upper School campus in Hillsborough, California and a Middle School campus in Belmont, California. Located on the Bay Area Peninsula and serving 566 students in grades 6-12 CSUS is an institution committed to diversity that encourages minority candidates to apply.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Seasonal work, Local area, Night shift,

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