Track and Field Throwing Coach

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and conducting daily practices
• Aid in managing uniform and equipment distribution
• Teach and develop throwing skills and fundamentals
• Create practice and strategy plans aligned with the Head Varsity Coach’s plan
• Maintain open communication with athletes and their parents
• Inform the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach of scheduling changes and other issues
• Provide support to the Head Varsity Coach as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Preferred: Coaching experience
• Necessary: Basic knowledge of all Track and Field events
• Necessary: Experience at the high school varsity, club, and/or college level
• PREFERRED: Familiarity with the Catholic High School League and knowledge of the MHSAA organizations
• Necessary: Willingness to meet all League and state coaching requirements
• Necessary: Strong interpersonal skills
• Necessary: Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes, and parents
• Necessary: Support the growth of student athletes in virtue, discipleship, and living the Catholic faith
• Necessary: Completion of Protecting God's Children workshop, digital fingerprinting, and background check
• Necessary: After-school availability (3:00 pm or later) for practices and events
• Necessary: Saturday availability during the season

Apply to: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: Rick Jakacki, Athletic Director
Divine Child High School
jakackir@divinechildhighschool.org