Henry Ford High School Head Girls Track 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proof of a minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent (evidence of 60 hours current credits) and evidence of a certified plan toward 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.
• Applicants must provide evidence of experience in high school and/or college sports, preferably in the area of applicable position.
• 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.
• Must 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)

Responsibilities

• Regularly 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.
• Maintain and report the season’s scores, records and statistics (before the season, during the season of games and throughout the season’s end).
• Assist with ensuring there is a positive, coaching/mentoring environment, stressing the importance of academic achievement.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and stewardship.
• Serve as a positive role model/mentor for scholar-athletes.
• Collaborate with and meet with parents of scholar-athletes to keep them informed of the program schedule and activities.
• Maintains and emphasizes discipline and demands disciplined behavior from everyone involved in the program.
• Provide and organize adequate supervision before, during and after practices/games for all scholar-athletes.
• Provide an adequate schedule of time for scholar-athletes to have academic study table.
• Have knowledge of and enforce all DPSL and MHSAA rules and regulations compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.