EEVPA at Finney Girls Varsity Track & Field Head Coach

About the role

The coaching position is responsible for adhering to the athletic policy approved by the Detroit Public Schools Community District and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The coaching position is essential in providing enthusiasm/knowledge for leading, teaching, mentoring, and preparing high school scholar-athletes for next level successes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report the season’s scores, records and statistics (before the season, during the season of games and throughout the seasons’ end).
• Monitor scholar-athletes’ academic eligibility performance, attendance, behavior, training and development of their individual athletic ability.
• Coordinate the use, upkeep, care and submit an annual inventory listing of all district equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate with and meet with parents of scholar-athletes to keep them duly informed of the program schedule and activities.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and stewardship.
• Ensure there is a positive, coaching/mentoring environment, stressing the importance of academic achievement.
• Provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/games all scholar-athletes.
• Organize an adequate schedule of time for scholar-athletes to have academic study table.
• Enforce all DPSL and MHSAA rules and regulations compliance at all times.

Requirements

• Proof of a minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent (evidence of 60 hours current credits) and evidence of a certified plan of towards a Bachelor’s Degree must be present at time of application.
• All coaches, current and new must meet these requirements or will be released at the end of the most current season.
• Must have at least five (5) years of previous coaching in the area of applicable position.
• Must have knowledge of athletic procedures.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Show evidence/certification of completing/attending the following and other professional development courses, workshops and clinics to expand knowledge in all aspects of coaching:
• MHSAA CAP 1-2 (mandatory)
• MHSAA Online Rules Meeting (mandatory)
• AED and Heart Saver CPR Certification (mandatory)

Qualifications

• Proof of a minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent (evidence of 60 hours current credits) and evidence of a certified plan of towards a Bachelor’s Degree must be present at time of application.
• All coaches, current and new must meet these requirements or will be released at the end of the most current season.
• Must have at least five (5) years of previous coaching in the area of applicable position.
• Must have knowledge of athletic procedures.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Show evidence/certification of completing/attending the following and other professional development courses, workshops and clinics to expand knowledge in all aspects of coaching:
• MHSAA CAP 1-2 (mandatory)
• MHSAA Online Rules Meeting (mandatory)
• AED and Heart Saver CPR Certification (mandatory)

Skills

• Knowledge of athletic procedures.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Completion of MHSAA CAP 1-2 (mandatory).
• Completion of MHSAA Online Rules Meeting (mandatory).
• AED and Heart Saver CPR Certification (mandatory).

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$4,082 stipend

Schedule

Not specified