About this role
Department: School-Based
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt, Non-Aligned
Reports To: Athletic Director, School Principal
SUMMARY
The Assistant Track Coach will work with the head coach to teach athletes track skills, strategies, and physical training to help them succeed individually and as a team. The coach will also promote sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, positive behavior, and personal growth.
This is a part time role with an expected work schedule of two weekdays and one weekend day per week during the indoor and outdoor track seasons. Scheduling may vary based on practices and meets.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- CPR certification
- Previous successful coaching experience
- Ability to organize and supervise all levels of a sport program
- Commitment to professional growth
- Ability to accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
JOB FUNCTIONS
The Assistant Track Coach will help the head coach organize and run the track program, support athlete development, and promote teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Complies with school and MIAA policies and regulations
- Complies with school and Conference/League policies and regulations
- Works cooperatively with the school staff
- Relates positively to parents and other community representatives
- Completes required records and reports with promptness and accuracy
- Assumes responsibility for care of equipment and facilities
- Assumes responsibility for a safe environment for student athletes
- Models positive behaviors, especially with regard to sportsmanship and the alcohol, tobacco and drug rules
- Delegates staff assignments to assistant coaches
- Develops and organizes practice program
- Evaluates assistant coaches and playing personnel
- Plans and develops game responsibilities
- Conducts and analyzes scouting reports
- Assists student athletes in college advancement
- Maintains and inventories all equipment and supplies
- Acts as liaison person in relating the athletic program to the staff, administration, general public, and local news media
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building, practice facilites, weight room, etc
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
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