What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Track & Field Head Coach (SY 26/27) position at District?
*This is a combined Calabasas/Coatimundi Program
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for overall strength and positive direction of program; provide for the welfare and safety of all student athletes; work with student athletes, teachers, and counselors to ensure academic progress of the participants; and be an integral part of the school system and the educational program encouraging academic achievement.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Promote program within the District, community and media;
- Provide written rules/expectations to student athletes and their parents and enforce these fairly among all participants;
- Be knowledgeable of and enforce school, District , AIA and/or league rules, regulations, procedures and policies;
- Direct supervision of student athletes in practice areas, locker rooms, buses and at all times on away trips;
- Plan and monitor organized practices that will include proper conditioning, warm-ups and instructions of fundamentals;
- Develop athletes to the highest degree of skill and integrity possible;
- Model respectful behavior and promote the guidelines of Pursuing Victory with Honor;
- Follow the approved Athletic Handbook policies and procedures;
- Follow all Governing Board policies, in particular as it relates to staff conduct with students and fund raising activities;
- Work as a team player with other coaches and the All-Sports Booster Club;
- Inventory of equipment and uniforms;
- Coordinate with Athletic Director to ensure appropriate arrangements for transportation, lodging, meals, etc (if applicable) are made;
- Evaluate assistant coaches; and
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Current AZ teacher certificate, preferred;
- Must hold current CPR/first aid certification;
- Demonstrated organizational skills;
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff, student athletes, officials and media to promote a positive image of District activity;
- Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents; and
- Such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and reasonable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.