Assistant Track Coach - Sumter High

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of coaching experience
• Must possess or demonstrate the qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification
• Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find acceptable

Reports To

Athletic Director & Principal

Responsibilities

• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program
• Responsible for the health and safety of student athletes; ensures that proper safety and first aid procedures are followed at all times; follows all appropriate emergency procedures
• Makes sure that all participants have a valid physical examination before participation
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with parents and student athletes; conducts parent meetings prior to the beginning of the season
• Ensures that the sports program complies with the rules and regulations of the school and District, the South Carolina High School League, affiliated Conference and Region; complies with all other legal requirements of school athletic programs
• Communicates to members of his/her team all policies, rules, procedures, and requirements as they pertain to the team
• Ensures appropriate behavior of assigned coaching staff, players, and other team personnel at all times
• Ensures punctual attendance at scheduled coaches' meetings and rules clinics
• Promotes the sports program by sponsoring fundraisers, sponsoring youth camps, attending team camps, etc.