BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD- HEAD COACH

Description of Activity

Coaches are responsible for fulfilling the Administrative Responsibilities/Job Description, as outlined below as well as general and sport-specific rules, standards and regulations through OSAA.

The coach is expected to keep in regular contact and communication with the athletic director.

The coach is also responsible for the activity-specific assignments listed below.

ASSIGNMENTS

Head Coach Attributes:

High ethical and professional standards

The presence and desire to be a role model for high school student athletes on and off the field

A commitment to the importance of academic excellence and achievement for all student-athletes in the program

Demonstrated ability to be a positive leader of the program and develop and instructor young athletes academically, physically and emotionally

A high tuned ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders with a variety of methods

Skill in organization, teaching, program development, time management, fundraising, and public relations

Seeks additional professional development opportunities

A thorough knowledge of track events, skill development, training, and coaching techniques

Experience coaching track and team management

General Head Coach Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of HS program (summer training, off-season workouts, creation of heats, practice schedules, culture, calendaring)

Hire and train program coaches - establish program expectations, ensure safety of all student athletes, clarify roles and oversee assistance coaches and lower level programs

Provide regular communication with athletes/parents/families/staff, OSAA, League, AD’s office, etc.

Regularly track the academic progress of all student athletes in the program and facilitate necessary supports to ensure academic eligibility. Oversee and enforce an academic plan of assistance if required.

Cooperate with and support other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to participate in other programs

Develop and oversee a relationship with youth programs to foster development in the overall program

Work with local media as needed and establish strong working relationships with community support groups

Paperwork/training responsibilities:

NFHS certification (Fundamentals of Coaching)

First Aid/CPR Card

District fingerprint/criminal check

Vector Trainings

BSD Employment form

Completion for OSAA:

Concussion Test

Steroid Program

Heat Acclimatization/Heat Illness Prevention

Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts

Pre-season responsibilities:

Pre-season meeting for student-athletes/guardians

Provide opportunity for summer trainings

Youth outreach

Season responsibilities:

Length of season: March - May

Facilitate fundraising for program

Plan and execute consistent weekly practices

Supervise student athletes at practice, games, bus

Ride the bus to/from away games

Clear communication with student athletes/families

Facilitate senior night

12 duals/meets

Postseason requirements:

Postseason review with AD

Postseason review of student feedback

Complete inventory of equipment, uniforms, etc. and communicate needs with AD

Facilitate post-season banquet

Distribute awards for the season