Assistant Coach Track & Field

Reports to: Athletic Director • Compensation: $19 per hour • Season Dates: February 9 – end of May

About the Role

Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world. The Track & Field Assistant Coach assists with all aspects of the Bishop O’Dowd High School Track & Field program to ensure the highest quality of spiritual, social, physical and intellectual growth for every Track & Field student-athlete. The role integrates the school’s mission and core values into the coaching-learning process.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and model a spiritual and moral code consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Bishop O’Dowd High School’s charism.
• Assist the Track & Field program and maintain a clear vision reflecting current trends in coaching and skill development.
• Ensure and monitor the implementation of current instructional coaching methods to maximize player development.
• Attend regular coaching staff meetings.
• Assist the Track & Field Head Coach with plans and help develop a master practice and game schedule in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
• Represent the school at league preseason and postseason Track & Field meetings when the Head Coach is not available.
• Regularly attend athletic department events and meetings as required.
• Assist the Head Coach in ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and bylaws from Bishop O’Dowd High School, West Alameda County Conference, North Coast Section, and California Interscholastic Federation.
• Support student-athletes in the college recruitment process.
• Manage the distribution, collection, and organization of all program equipment, uniforms, and related items.
• Create an environment of care and support for student-athletes.
• Serve as a positive role model to student athletes and parents.
• Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each team member.
• Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength, and agility.
• Assist in directing the team’s practice and play in matches.
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, and responsibility to one’s team.
• Prioritize an environment of safety for student athletes.
• Assist in managing equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Playing experience and/or knowledge of Track & Field is required.
• Previous high school or college coaching experience is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate or willingness to obtain it.
• Availability during after-school hours and weekends.
• Off-season meetings and duties are also required.
• Experience working with students and colleagues of different backgrounds, races, genders, and ethnicities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Required to stand and walk.
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.