MS Head Girls Track Coach

Qualifications

• Current coaching license from State of Iowa
• Ability to work well with others and willingness to assume responsibility
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them
• Enjoys working with young people as well as staff and parents
• Capable of representing the school in a professional manner, including confidentiality, good oral and written communication skills, regular attendance, and appropriate dress

Specific Duties

• Ensure that all athletes are properly supervised at all times
• Attend annual coaches meeting each year to participate in the review of school policies
• Participate in organizing and conducting a meeting with parents to discuss policies, expectations, and any other information deemed necessary, before the first interscholastic contest
• Absorb and return all physical forms and concussion information
• Help get equipment ready to be used and issue equipment and uniforms
• Ensure that training rules and eligibility regulations are enforced and violations are reported
• Help organize home events and get facilities ready for use
• Be sure that all athletes have completed a "consent for medical treatment card" and keep available for all practices and contests
• Help supervise and maintain the locker rooms, showers, and training rooms
• Help secure the facilities after events and practices
• Attend all practice sessions and all games, or be available for a scouting assignment
• Report all injuries to the athletic trainer. Assist in completing accident forms
• Assist in notifying media of outcomes of events and help prepare stats for Varsity Bound
• Help collect and inventory equipment and uniforms at the end of the season
• Suggest to the activities director any new equipment purchases
• May be required to work an extended contract if applicable, at no extra pay, if the team goes to higher levels of competition
• Regular attendance
• Carry out all duties assigned by the activities director, building principal, or superintendent
• Head coach will formally evaluate all assistant coaches at the end of each season