Track & Field Coach - Assistant

JOB TITLE:     Assistant Coach

SUPERVISOR:   Head Coach

DEPARTMENT:   Athletics

LOCATION:    200 Military Drive, Chatham, VA

FLSA STATUS:  Part-Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Coach (AC) must be able to follow the guidance of the Head Coach (HC) and be an 
advocate for the sport. The AC must be able to support the team and provide instruction to the 
athletes when directed by the HC. The AC must possess the knowledge and skills to ensure that all 
athletes perform to their athletic abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Is responsible to the Head Coach and the Athletic Director for all aspects of the program
• Assist the HC in the creation and execution of practice plans daily in accordance with the 
  school’s schedule
• Assist the HC at all contests, including travel across the state, some nights, and frequent 
  weekends in-season
• Takes an active interest in developing professional knowledge of sport both in and out of season
• Promotes respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language & conduct during 
  practices and contests
• Represent and support Hargrave Military Academy on and off campus in a manner fitting with the 
  mission of the school
• Promote positive sportsmanship from athletes both at practices and at contests, either at home or 
  away
• Attend required training and in-service meetings periodically
• Assisting with set-up and breakdown of equipment and fields for practices and games
• Clean and dry all equipment and uniform within 24 hours
• Participates in all pre and post season inventory work, as well as attending year-end award 
  ceremonies
• Maintains all required qualifications and certifications
• Enforces all regulations of HMA as they pertain to practice, games, events (home or away) and 
  other HMA functions
• Follows rules and regulations set forth in both the Hargrave Coach’s Handbook and Hargrave 
  Employee Handbook
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletics Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May include, but not limited to, being able to perform the following functions: twisting; 
  kneeling, sitting, standing, crouching, bending; reaching above head height; standing on raised 
  platforms/ladders; and the potential of assisting in the carrying of others, for times no greater 
  than 4 hours
• Must be able to safely lift more than 50 pounds
• Must be able to read and write effectively with American English as the primary language
• Must be able to verbally command and to hear commands effectively to respond to Hargrave 
  employees and Cadets
• Must be comfortable working in varying degrees of seasonal weather from extreme heat and high humidity to snow and gusting winds

COMPENSATION:

• Stipend, paid out at the end of regular season (Approximately around Halloween; Valentine’s Day; 
  and Memorial Day Weekend)
• Free use of HMA’s transportation for business-related trips
• Free on-campus meals when available
• Free use of the weight room
• Free Family Membership to use the on campus Olympic-sized pool for open swim and 50% off 
  specialized programs

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS:

• Prior coaching experience or participation in a specified sport
• Strong ability to communicate with our young men
• Valid driver’s license

Hargrave Military Academy, located in Chatham, Virginia, is an all-male military boarding school 
focused on college preparation and character development. Founded in 1909, the Academy is noted for 
ongoing academic achievement in college placement, athletics, character development, and 
leadership. Hargrave serves grades 6-12 and one postgraduate year. The Academy is affiliated with 
the Baptist General Association of Virginia and is accredited by the Southern Association of 
Colleges and Schools via AdvancED and the Virginia
Association of Independent Schools.