2026 HKMS Cross Country Assistant Coach

id='p2435_'>2026 HKMS Cross Country Assistant Coach JobID: 2435

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

7/1/2026

Location:

Haddam Killingworth Middle School

Date Available:

Fall 2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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QUALITIES THAT A COACH SHOULD POSSESS

TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT H-K:

(also refer to CT Coaching Competencies)

• Good communication skills
• Fairness/objectivity
• Desire to see athletes succeed while still having fun
• Knowledge of the sport
• Knowledge of league rules
• Knowledge of state rules and regulations
• Be responsible
• Be a teacher of the game
• Not infringe on other coaches
• Have a fun/positive environment
• Be consistent, realistic and upfront with team expectations
• Appropriate practice skills
• Working in the community to build the program
• Patience
• Hard working, attention to detail
• Adult role model
• Be effective in motivating, guiding and understanding athletes
• Be able to relate to other coaches in your sport (communicate with families and staff)
• Be able to coach with your heart and your head
• Understand your athletes
• Ability to work with athletes of all skill levels