Portsmouth School District

Portsmouth High School Cross Country - Girls Head Coach JobID: 967 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching Date Posted: 12/4/2025 Location: Portsmouth High School Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director in conjunction with school principals, coaches are expected to provide leadership in the ongoing development of sportsmanship. Essential Performance Responsibilities Facilitate and oversee design, standards alignment and implementation of a total sports program. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Portsmouth School Board and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall program. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at seasons end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility. Provides proper safeguards of maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. By his/her presence at all practices, games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours. Directs student managers, assistant and statisticians. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests of preseason meetings. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program. Promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in another feasible manner. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal and other staff as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current record concerning same. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specification. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings, practices and games as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Ability to engage in self evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Qualifications Profile Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Education High School Diploma/GED preferred experience. Successful prior coaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. Pay Rate Follow Negotiated Coaching Stipend