High School Assistant Track & Field Coach (SY 26/27)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for assisting in overall strength and positive direction of program; assists in providing for the welfare and safety of all student athletes; work with student athletes, teachers, and counselors to ensure academic progress of the participants; and be an integral part of the school system and the educational program encouraging academic achievement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Implement program philosophy and strategies consistent with guidelines established by Head Coach;

Assist head coach in promoting program within the District, community and media;

Assist head coach in providing written rules/expectations to student athletes and their parents and enforce these fairly among all participants;

Be knowledgeable of and enforce school, District , AIA and/or league rules, regulations, procedures and policies;

Direct supervision of student athletes in practice areas, locker rooms, buses and at all times on away trips;

Assist in planning and monitoring organized practices that will include proper conditioning, warm-ups and instructions of fundamentals;

Develop athletes to the highest degree of skill and integrity possible;

Model respectful behavior and promote the guidelines of Pursuing Victory with Honor ;

Follow the approved Athletic Handbook policies and procedures;

Follow all Governing Board policies, in particular as it relates to staff conduct with students and fund raising activities;

Work as a team player with other coaches and the All-Sports Booster Club;

Assist head coach with inventory of equipment and uniforms; and

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Current AZ teacher certificate, preferred;

Must hold current CPR/first aid certification;

Must hold current AIA coaching certification;

Demonstrated organizational skills;

Ability to work cooperatively with staff, student athletes, officials and media to promote a positive image of District activity;

Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents; and

Such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and reasonable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.