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WJMS Cross Country Head Coach School Year
Jessamine County School District, West Jessamine Middle School, Nicholasville, Kentucky
Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
CLASS TITLE: HEAD COACH
BASIC FUNCTION: Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Promote sports in the schools and community.
Plan the assigned athletic program.
Organize and supervise practices.
Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Fundamentals of various sports.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Assist coaches on one or more sports.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.
Licenses and Other Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
Official transcripts and diplomas
Coaches Code of Ethics Form
Current W4 Form
Current Medical Exam with TB test
Criminal records check
Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
Concussion training
Application
Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic
Position Type
Extra-Duty
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Worksite address
nicholasville, KY, 40356, US
Who can apply
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