Washington High School - Assistant Girls & Boys Track Coach

Job Summary

The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the high school program in his/her sport, assists in establishing goals, evaluating the program, and determining budgetary needs, enforces all MPS rules, conference rules and WIAA rules for athletes. Maintains a safe environment during practices and contests, assists the head coach in establishing an award system, recruits athletes, promotes his/her sport within the school and community, and is knowledgeable of current sport rules.

Organization of the program

• Recruits students for participation within MPS guidelines
• Assists the head coach in conducting orientation meetings at feeder schools in conjunction with other coaches.
• Establishes season goals and evaluates the season in conjunction with the head coach.
• Conducts organizational meetings with athletes.
• Establishes practice times for his/her team in conjunction with the head coach.
• Establishes season rules in conjunction with the head coach.
• Assists head coach in arranging for practice facilities.

Coaches during practices and games

• Conducts daily practice sessions for his/her team.
• Attends all scheduled games for his/her team and coaches the assigned team.
• Assists head coaches in coaching varsity contests when possible.

Maintains a safe environment during practices and games

• Makes certain there is a first aid kit available at all times.
• Establishes rules of safety for practices and games in conjunction with the head coach.
• Supervises the locker room before and after practice.
• Prepares accident reports and submits them to the proper authorities.
• Summons medical assistance if needed in case of injury.
• Keeps emergency notification records for all athletes readily available and notifies the proper individuals in case of accident or injury to an athlete.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding the extent of any athletic injury and rehabilitation of the athlete.
• Must maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Copy of cards must be on file with the athletic director.
• Coach must ride with athletes on bus to and from athletics contests.

Scheduling

• Assists the head coach in establishing non-conference schedules and any sub-varsity schedules necessary.
• Contracts officials for all non-conference and any sub-varsity contests as necessary for his/her assigned team.
• Determines transportation needs for his/her assigned team in accordance with existing policy and submits properly completed forms to head coach.

Supplies and Equipment

• Assists the athletic director and the head coach to issue and collect all uniforms and equipment.
• Stores all uniforms and equipment securely during the season.
• Requests the purchase of supplies and equipment to the head coach.

Forms Management

• Makes certain that all prospective athletes have completed the appropriate forms and forwards them to the athletic director and/or head coach.
• Maintains appropriate individual records for athletes.
• Completes and forwards all entry forms by the due date.
• Submits all required forms to the proper authorities.

Meetings

• Attends the schools athletic council meetings.
• Attends meetings as required by the Interscholastic Athletics Office.
• Attends periodic meetings called by the head coach for the coaching staff of the sport.

Public Relations

• Promotes the sport and the total athletic program within the school and the community.
• Assists the athletic director and the head coach in the preparation of promotional items and programs.
• Cooperates with the media.
• Works cooperatively with community groups.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and the athletic director.

Rules

• Is knowledgeable of all conference, MPS and WIAA rules.
• Is knowledgeable of all current rules in the sport.
• Attends clinics periodically to upgrade knowledge.

Reports to the School Athletic Director

• Previous experience coaching high school students
• CPR/FIRST AID/AED certification

Contributes as a team member to a recreational atmosphere which is friendly, cooperative, efficient and professional.