Track & Field Head Coach - Middle School

The Chariho Regional School District is seeking a head coach for the Chariho Middle School Track & Field team from late March to late May. The primary function of the Head & Assistant Coach is to manage and oversee the athletic team to which they have been appointed. In these and other matters, the Head Coach has authority over the Assistant Coach. Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises/tryouts. Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice and provides guidance to players to improve. Determines game strategy. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators. Keeps the fitness center and facilities, along with the equipment room, in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for their security. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies. Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data forms and other related records. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Provides for prevention and care of injuries. Plans, directs and supervises all phases of the sport’s program in accordance with RIIL and Chariho Regional School District policies. Monitors academic performance of athletes. Issues, maintains and collects uniforms and equipment. Supervises team members at all times. Responds to parent and participant inquiries. Informs the Athletic Director of any matters of concern.