High School Head Track and Field Coach

The Head Coach is responsible for the track and field program at the Paul Cuffee Upper School, including but not limited to conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student-athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Duties:

• Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Assessing players' skills, monitoring players during competition and practice.
• Determining game strategy.
• Supervising athletes during practices and competitions.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students.
• Submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, award nights.

Requirements:

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Must meet RILL coaching requirements.
• Must complete a CPR/First Aid course upon hire, if not currently certified.
• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• National background check (after offer).