Assistant Track Coach

About the Role

To assist the head coach in instructing students in the fundamental skills, strategy, and training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. Students will receive instruction that fosters moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence. While community and parent expectations for winning can be demanding, the primary focus must remain on good sportsmanship and mental well-being.

Responsible to: Head Coaches & USD 405 Administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a working relationship with other coaches.
• Serve as a role model for students and athletes at all times.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the Head Coach, Administration, and parents.
• Supervise students during scheduled practices and performances.
• Stay informed on new techniques or concepts related to the assigned sport/activity.
• Assist the Head Coach with inventorying, maintaining, issuing, and checking in equipment and uniforms.
• Coach and model good sportsmanship and citizenship as defined by KSHSAA.
• Provide a safe, educational, and competitive environment for practices and performances.
• Communicate effectively with the school office, media, and parents.
• Accept leadership responsibilities inherent to the position of an assistant coach.
• Maintain the physical well-being of students in all areas related to the designated sport/activity.
• Perform any other responsibilities within the assigned area that do not involve facility maintenance, fundraising, event administration, or vehicle procurement/maintenance.

Requirements

• Teaching certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport/activity.
• Knowledge of KSHSAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of USD 405 policies and expectations.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials (up to 60 pounds).
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions.