Mountain Bike Rec Club - Lead Coach
Minnetrista, MN 
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Job Description
  • Position Type:
    Community Education/Mountain Bike Team

  • Date Posted:
    2/20/2024

  • Location:
    Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC)


    • Primary Objective of Position:
    To provide leadership and coaching services to Tonka Mountain Bike Rec Club members in a Middle & High School intramural program. Ensure a safe and successful experience for all athletes during practices.

    Assignment:
    Club season:September - October: two practices per week and 2-3 weekend events; dates to be determined.

    Wages:
    Stipend

    Job Responsibilities:
    1. Lead team practices in accordance with coaching goals.
    2. Help all athletes to develop to their full potential.
    3. Implement program goals and guidelines; enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and manage activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
    4. Follow guidelines of the Minnesota Cycling Association and Minnetonka Public School Policies as they pertain to the respective sport.
    5. Promote respect for trails, other riders, parents, athletes, fellow coaches, and administrators.
    6. Communicate schedule dates, times, and any changes to team members.
    7. Communicate regularly with Recreation Program Manager.
    8. Work with Recreation Program Manager to promote the program and build the club.
    9. Plan, coordinate, and supervise the team during team events.
    10. Coordinate practice schedules with the Recreation Manager and volunteer Ride Leads.
    11. Assist the Recreation Program Manager in maintaining complete and accurate records as required (i.e. student health forms, parental consents, attendance forms, insurance records, activity/athletic code forms, etc.).
    12. Report all student major injuries immediately to the Recreation Program Manager.
    13. Maintain a high level of responsibility, confidentiality and professionalism.


    Job Qualifications:
    1. Knowledge and experience in mountain biking.
    2. Evidence of successful coaching experience, ability to teach fundamental skills.
    3. Knowledge of League, and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
    4. Understanding of, and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coach Handbook.
    5. Positive, enthusiastic, respectful attitude.
    6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, parents, community members and students.
    7. Ability to work in a collaborative coaching atmosphere and accept work direction.
    8. Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
    9. Commitment to program's high standards.
    10. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.







     

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    Job Summary
    Company
    Minnetonka Public Schools
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    High School or Equivalent
    Required Experience
    Open
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