High School Assistant Coach-Indoor Track

Position Summary

The High School Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in instructing, mentoring, and developing student-athletes in grades 9-12. This role involves assisting with daily practice execution, managing game-day logistics, and ensuring strict adherence to school and NJSIAA regulations. Ultimately, the Assistant Coach works collaboratively to reinforce a disciplined, inclusive team culture that prioritizes academic success, sportsmanship, and character development both on and off the field.

Reports To

High School Head Coach, High School Athletic Director, and High School Director (Principal)

Stipend

$3,000 (Indoor Track, November to February 2027)

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

NJSIAA Coaching Requirements:

• CPR/AED / Basic First Aid Certification: Valid certification required. Fully online CPR certifications are not accepted; a hands-on skills assessment is required. Must be a certification course approved by the Department of Education (DOE).
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching: Mandatory completion prior to first employment as a coach.
• Annual NFHS Training Requirements: NFHS Concussion in Sports Course, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
• One-Time NFHS Training Requirements: NFHS Implicit Bias Course, BeNice Program

Department of Education (DOE) Certification Requirements:

Public school coaches must hold at least one of the following official credentials in addition to satisfying all preceding NJSIAA requirements:

• NJ Teaching Certification
• NJ Instructional Substitute Credential (Requires a minimum of 30 college credits)

Pre-Employment Clearance Requirements:

• Background Check: Successful completion of a criminal history background check (N.J.S.A 18A:6-7.1).
• Medical Fitness: Proof of physical health adequate to fulfill job functions (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.2).
• Tuberculosis Test: Passing results on the state-required Mantoux Tuberculin Test (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3).

Working Conditions

• Flexible Hours: Requires non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, for practices, travel, and games.
• Stipend Expectations: Game attendance occurs outside regular school hours and is fully covered by the stipend; no additional hourly compensation is provided.
• Professional Conduct: Requires maintaining the highest level of ethical and professional behavior across all athletic environments and interactions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Daily Execution:

• Assist the Head Coach with the daily operations and execution of practices, games, and tournaments.
• Comply fully with federal laws, NJ Department of Education guidelines, NJSIAA regulations, and iLearn policies.
• Reinforce program safety by ensuring only athletes cleared by the school nurse and/or Athletic Trainer participate in practices and games.
• Assist the Head Coach in distributing, tracking, and collecting uniforms to ensure they are returned undamaged.
• Participate in and support program-specific fundraising activities as directed by the Head Coach.
• Follow school emergency protocols, participate in safety drills, and maintain a safe environment for all student-athletes.
• Travel with the team on school-provided transportation to all away competitions, assisting the Head Coach in supervising student-athletes until they are safely picked up or returned to campus.
• Assist the Head Coach with off-season conditioning workouts and support youth clinic outreach events to build program interest.
• Attend scheduled league, conference, or county coaches' meetings only when designated by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Team Coordination:

• Collaborate with the Head Coach to run high-quality practices focused on skill development, conditioning, and sportsmanship.
• Reinforce and execute the competitive strategies, game plans, and training regimens established by the Head Coach.
• Help coordinate team transportation needs and communicate logistics as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Maintain continuous, direct supervision of student-athletes during all practices, games, travel, and events.
• Maintain a physical presence at scheduled athletic events and professionally represent the school with officials, opposing teams, and the community.

Student Engagement:

• Actively encourage student enrollment and sustained involvement in the athletic program.
• Help monitor student-athlete academic performance and collaborate with school staff to support their success.
• Actively reinforce a positive team culture centered on respect, discipline, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
• Assist the Head Coach in providing student-athletes with constructive feedback and clear paths for individual improvement.

Communication:

• Maintain clear, consistent communication with the Head Coach regarding athlete progress, logistical needs, and program updates.
• Exhibit professional communication etiquette when engaging with parents, student-athletes, and school administration.
• Assist the Head Coach in conducting parent meetings to review program expectations and compliance tracking.
• Immediately report player injuries, disqualifications, or disciplinary actions directly to the Head Coach, school administration, and the Athletic Director.

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