Junior High Track and Field

This position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques that prepares them for athletic competition and life. This position teaches student-athletes to develop and appreciate the sport and what you can learn through the sport.

Qualifications:

• Perform essential functions listed below satisfactorily.
• Playing or coaching experiences are preferred, but not required.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• MSHSL Coaching Certification is required by the first day of practice.

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Follow schedule set by activities director for practice and competition facilities.
• Support the ideas, strategies, vision, and direction for the program set forth and established by the head varsity coach, so development is beginning at the JH level.
• Plan and organize practices that maximize players abilities that properly prepare them for practices and competitions.
• Communicate effectively with players, other coaches, activities department, and parents about expectations, goals of the program, practices, changes in the schedule, and games.
• Practices are to include JWP Core Values and principles transcending the field of play.
• Establish clear expectations for the players on your team.
• Enforce all policies and emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Represent the school and program in a positive way at all times.
• Practices must be characterized by instruction that accounts for a logical sequence of fundamentals that consider the developmental level of the athlete and that lead to an enhanced progression of player knowledge, skill, and capability. Instruction must move from simple to complex and known to unknown.