MS Head Track Coach Job Rockford area,Illinois USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

SUMMARY

Teaches sport activity to individual or groups by performing the following duties under direction of head track coach athletic director and building principal.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and lead program from grades 6-8 and works collaboratively as a 6-12 program when requested or as needed.

Organize and supervise all phases of the team assigned as well as student-athletes with the expressed intent of meeting the stated objectives of the athletic program.

Understand and implement the Code of Conduct as outlined in the school handbook.

Conduct themselves and their teams in a professional manner. Lead by example.

Communicates positively with players coaches staff administration and parents.

Understanding of Middle School philosophy regarding participation and growth.

Read and follow all WIAA and GSCL regulations pertaining to the sport. Make athletes aware of rules pertaining to their eligibility. Be responsible that each athlete has a physical exam by a physician as required by state law and that the physical eligibility and emergency forms are all turned in BEFORE the athlete turns out for practice.

Be responsible for the care of equipment and facilities.

Explain and demonstrate principles techniques and methods of regulating movement of body hands or feet to achieve proficiency in the sport coached.

Help prepare practice schedules to ensure safe and progressive movement to a common goal.

Is a teacher at all times. He/She teaches skills and techniques of the game sportsmanship loyalty honesty and respect for teammates opponents and officials.

Communicate with physician player and parents in case of an injury to a player.

Insist players maintain academic discipline by checking weekly on the players grades.

Determine strategy during game independently or in conference with other coaches based on factors such as weakness in opposing team.

Attend camps or clinics to keep up with new coaching methods and strategies.

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.

Handle the publicity for the sport with the best interest of the school in mind.

Help organize and conduct competition and tournaments.

Collaborates with the athletic director when ordering supplies equipment and materials ensuring all ASB policies and procedures are followed. Assist Athletic Director with the inventory check-out and check-in of all equipment and uniforms.

Keep record of receipts and expenditures related to assigned budget.

Please refrain from recruiting athletes from other teams during the season. As a smaller school we share athletes and must work collaboratively to promote communication spirit and team work within the school district.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preference for candidates with previous track coaching experience
Preference given to candidates with experience in building successful youth track programs.
Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.
Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in communicating with students parents staff coaches and community.
Must have a valid first aid card or has a district approved sports medicine certificate.
Must have or be willing to acquire training in the recognition and maintenance of concussions.
Is knowledgeable of rules set down by the WIAA Freeman Middle School and Freeman School District.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) preferred. Two to four years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read analyze and interpret procedures or regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts as needed.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential…


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