Jr High Head Track Coach

Seasonal position with a stipend of $1,327 paid at the end of the season, following the RE-1 Valley Schools Extra Duty Salary Schedule.

About the Role

The Junior High Track Coach is responsible for coaching middle school student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic track competitions. The position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met; encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with booster clubs, service clubs, community groups, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities including fundraising, parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep rallies and assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Athletic Director, or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Complete and submit an RE-1 Valley Schools online application along with 3 letters of reference.
• Willing and able to drive to away games, camps, and scrimmages.
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions from the athletic director.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of all aspects of school sports activity programming.
• Proven leadership qualities and successful experience in working with Junior High School students.
• Background/experience in coaching track.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Pay

Stipend of $1,327 paid at the end of the season.