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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

• 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.