Track – Middle School Head Coach

JOB GOALS:

To provide students an opportunity to participate in a competitive setting that will foster physical skills, teamwork, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures associated with the specific sport and the principles of fair play. Competitive athletic programs will also foster school spirit in a positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching certificate preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Minimum two years track & field participation or coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with successful winning program coaching experience preferred.
• Ability and evidence of being able to transition student athletes to the next competitive level.
• Experience in teaching both fundamentals and higher level technical skills.
• Strong understanding of all levels of track program opportunities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct athletes in the fundamentals, the rules of the sport, proper training techniques and safety procedures.
• Design and supervise all practices and meets.
• Strong organization and management of the entire track program.
• Promote good human relations within student body, parents, faculty, and community.
• Promote a high academic standard and establish academic supports for student athletes.
• Plan comprehensive pre-season and post-season conditioning programs.
• Willingness to take leadership role to promote high ideals of sportsmanship, appropriate student athlete behavior, a healthy lifestyle, and to serve as a positive role model for the student athletes.
• Establish a procedure to inform student-athletes and parents of the discipline policies and academic requirements regarding student activities set forth by the Millcreek Township School District.