Track & Field Assistant Coach – Middle School

The Assistant Coach works under the direction of the Head Coach, Activities Director and the building Principal: provides leadership, training and emotional support for students participating in a given sport. Supervises and assists in the sport program of his/her assignment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the system of play to be used as affirmed by Head Coach and district athletic philosophy.
• Complies with rules, regulations and policies of the district (Safe Schools)athletic conference and the OSAA (where applicable).
• Report to Head Coach regarding injuries, potential safety hazards immediately.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season, in concert with the Head Coach, Activities Director within the conference and district philosophy.
• Recruits students for participation in sport.
• Provides supervision for athletes in the dressing room and during practices, as well as to and from home on away games.
• Promotes good sportsmanship, fair play, ethical conduct, and desirable pupil/teacher relationships.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of the sport to be coached, equipment and materials to be utilized in the sport, and supervisory principles/techniques.
• Skill in working with students, staff and patrons.
• Ability to apply effective principles in directing and motivating athletes.
• Ability to be responsible for assisting the Head Coach in coaching a team or group of players.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis.
• First Aid/CPR required.
• Clearance of a criminal background check and fingerprinting.