Athletic Coach - Head Girls Track (Middle) -Baldwin M/H (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

Administers all aspects of sports-specific activity within the District and individual school’s Athletic Department policy, as well as within the guidelines of the Florida High School Athletics Association and the National Federation of High Schools.

Responsibilities

• Announce and enforce rules pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
• Ascertain that EL2, EL3, Insurance Verification, Sportsmanship contract, birth certificate, and other required forms are on file for all team members.
• Attend mandatory FHSAA rules clinics and Gateway Conference meetings; continue professional development by attending coaching clinics.
• Cooperate with the athletic director in establishing physical examinations and verify completion of the DCPS Athletic Health Examination Form before issuing equipment or allowing practice or conditioning.
• Conduct and supervise at least one fundraising activity for the sport.
• Ensure the team is supervised at all times, including locker room supervision and verifying athletes are picked up after practices and contests.
• Know and enforce the rules and regulations required by Title IX, FHSAA, and the Duval County School Board.
• Monitor academic progress of each team member on a weekly basis.
• Organize practice and game responsibilities with clear duties for all coaching staff; provide specific assignments for primary and extra-duty roles.
• Report injuries of participants to the athletic trainer and/or Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program; complete a Student Accident Report Form and secure signed approval from doctor and parents before return to play (Return to Play form).
• Support and actively participate in improving the athletic program and the total educational program of the schools.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: Previous experience preferred as an athletic coach or in the coaching arena
• Certifications & Licenses: Completion of required athletic coaching courses including First Aid and CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Concussion in Sports (NFHS courses), AED training, and Florida Department of Education Certificate (Athletic Coaching)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the sport and associated strategies
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to conduct staff meetings and oversee all tryouts, practices, team meetings, and athletic contests for the sport
• Ability to serve as a role model for student-athletes by maintaining professional behavior at all times
• Ability to motivate student-athletes to produce their best effort and results