Head Track Coach or Assistant Track Coach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with assistant coaches to create and implement training programs for specific event groups (sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, distance, etc.)
• Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to implement both in season and out of season programming
• Plan, organize, and run safe and efficient practice sessions that develop fundamentals, technique, and competitive readiness across track and field events; assistant coaches support event groups as assigned
• Actively teach and promote sportsmanship, fair play, and character development in the program and ensure that all team members and spectators uphold a high standard of conduct at all times
• Help manage and maintain equipment inventory, ensuring safety and proper usage
• Assist with organizing and scheduling practices, meets, and team events
• Cook up and transport logistics for away meets
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, athletic trainers, and school staff as needed
• Work with the Athletics Director to create a comprehensive approach to all program elements at Bear Creek in grades K - 12 including a season plan (practice progressions, meet entries, roles for assistants/managers)
• Maintain compliance with the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Emerald Sound Conference, and The Bear Creek School
• Supervise the team during all team activities including travel
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Department, players, parents, colleagues, and league members
• Maintain, inventory, and submit requests for any facility or equipment needs
• Represent the school and its community in a professional manner
• Promote the athletics program within the school and community

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Some coaching experience preferred, but not required
• Compliance with WIAA and Bear Creek requirements prior to beginning of sports season
• Holds CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement ) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

Skills

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires lifting and moving of items upwards of 50 pounds
• Able to make visual and auditory evaluation of athletes’ performances
• Work in a climate-controlled office with travel outdoors between buildings

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted School Lunches
• Costco Membership Reimbursement
• Passport Discount Program

Pay

$1,900 to $6,000 Stipend dependent on role and experience

Schedule

Part-time