Head Track Coach

High School Head Track Coach (Program Director)

Title: High School Head Track Coach - 2023-2024 School Year

Qualifications:

1) MHSA Coaching requirements:

a) Completion of the Fundamentals of Coaching core course prior to contact with student-athletes. Certification is good for a five-year period, inclusive of the first season in which the course is completed.

b) Completion of the Concussion in Sports course prior to contact with student-athletes. Certification is good for a one-year period.

c) Completion of the sport-specific online rules clinic. These clinics are available through the MHSA website.

2) Must possess current first aid card.

3) The ability to work with young athletes.

4) Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport.

5) Dedication to the program.

6) Completion of MHSA coaches' certification program.

7) Pending hire will be determined by passing background check.

8) All hiring will be done by School District No. 30 on an annual basis.

Reports to: Activities Director

Supervises: Assistant Coaches, Players and Managers

Job Goal: To develop a comprehensive program that will provide an opportunity for students to participate in wholesome and rewarding athletic experiences.

Performance Responsibilities:

1) To work closely with the Activities Director in program development and implementation.

2) To enforce MHSA and local administrative policies relating to athletics.

3) To work closely with the Activities Director in the recruitment, assignment, supervision and evaluation of the other coaches in your program.

4) To monitor athletes academic progress and check on the eligibility of your players as per MHSA and local eligibility requirements.

5) To hold regular staff meetings during the season to assure program coordination.

6) To work closely with the Activities Director in scheduling contests and practices.

7) To secure a completed Parental Approval/Physical Form from each player before they are allowed to participate and secure an emergency treatment form to be available at all events.

8) To inform players of training rules and to enforce them consistently and uniformly. Notify the Activities Director of any violation immediately.

9) To inform players of the accident insurance coverage and file an Accident Report with the Activities Director immediately following an injury.

10) Present an estimate of expenses and request funds from the Business Manager/Accounts Payable Clerk one week in advance of any trip.

11) Account for all receipts and expenditures during trips.

12) Prepare a program budget and submit to the Activities Director as requested.

13) Submit a written evaluation of program, personnel and recommendations for program improvement at the conclusion of each sports season.

14) Plan and implement a program to assist athletes in developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to successfully compete in interscholastic athletics.

15) Coordinate and supervise the total program.

16) Assist in preparing physical facilities for games and practices.

17) Be responsible for care and security of all equipment and submit an inventory to the Activities Director at the conclusion of the season.

18) Actively support the efforts of the Athletic Booster Club.

19) Work closely with the Activities Director to minimize lost school time.

20) Assist college-bound athletes in obtaining college scholarships.

21) Instruct and supervise athletes/students during practices, games and trips.

22) Assist in supervising R-Club functions including Homecoming Dance.

23) Develop, issue, and collect safety guidelines signed by athletes and their parents.

24) Secure only high school managers and high school student assistants.

25) Promote your sport and sportsmanship at pep rallies and through the news media.

26) Develop itinerary for all overnight trips and give a copy to athletes and the Activities Director.

27) Improve professional development through reading, attending clinics, etc.

28) Develop performance goals and submit to the Activities Director prior to the beginning of the season.

29) Notify instructional staff well in advance of taking students out of school.

30) Complete MHSA on-line rules clinic.

31) Review assistant coaches job responsibilities with assistant coaches annually. Complete evaluation of assistant coaches for both high school and middle school staffs.

32) To make sure all student-athletes adhere to all the expectations and rules in the high school handbook.

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by the Activities Director at the conclusion of the sports season. The evaluation will be based on this job description and the coach's individual performance goal.

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