Assistant Track and Field ( Sprints​/Jumps

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to organize and supervise as assigned by the head coach
• Has previous successful coaching experience in Track and/or Field in sprints, hurdles, and/or Jumps

REPORTS TO:

The athletic director and head coach, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation

SUPERVISES:
Students

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.

2. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk‑injury factor and due process predicaments.

3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Royalton School Board
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for students
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.