Assistant JR HIGH Track Coach

                      Job Description-Junior High Assistant Track Coach

Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting head coach in teaching student-athletes in proper techniques and strategies so that they may develop a higher level of skill to utilize in athletic track competition.  This position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport and the discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork involved in track.

 

Reports To: Head Track Coach

Knowledge, Skills & Implementation:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of track & field including proper techniques to improve skill and performance
• Assist head coach in assessing skills to select members of the team
• Work with head coach to establish student's goals for improvement
• Assist with developing practice schedule and organizing practices to provide both individual development and team building
• Work with Head Coach and Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices
• Follow established procedures for uniforms and equipment
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.

Instructional Leadership

• Work with athletes during practices and events
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of students at all time
• Assist head coach to monitor academic performance of student members ensure eligibility requirements
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings as needed
• Inspect facilities and athletic course
• Supervise athletic events as needed
• Enforce rules of the team, including those regarding tardiness, missed practices and/or games, or sportsmanlike conduct

Qualifications & Requirements

• Meet State and District requirements as an athletic coach
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate professional conduct by being a positive role model