Head Track Coach (2 hrs) at Centennial Middle School

POSITION: HeadTrack Coach

LOCATION: Centennial Middle School

START DATE: March 29 2027

HOURS: 2Hours Per Day (4:00pm - 6:00pm)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Head Coach is for the purpose of organizing and conducting the athletic program to meet the needs of the participants by providing them worthwhile learning experiences.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exhibit exceptional integrity and character at all times.
• Act as a positive role model in the school and community.
• Cultivate a program culture that demands respect between participants.
• Actively recruit students within the school to participate in the program.
• Collaborate with and follow direction of the Athletic Director.
• Organize the specific athletic program so that it is consistent with the District Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) (as applicable) and Mt. Hood Conference objectives for student/athletes.
• Adhere to all interscholastic policies rules and procedures working within the confines of the rules and by-laws of the OSAA Mt. Hood Conference and Board Policies.
• Manage all aspects of the secondary program at all levels including practice schedules and routines.
• Determine the system of play to be used.
• Develop and implement an off-season program for athletes.
• Support the academic achievement of student/athletes.
• Oversee the assistant coaches that contribute in the secondary athletic program.
• Actively participate in and support the youth program that feeds the secondary program.
• Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities of student/athletes including but not limited to games practice locker room and transportation.
• Meet with the players and parents prior to or at the beginning of the season to cover all participation expectations.
• Commit to continued professional development and improvement of the knowledge of skill development training techniques fundaments game strategy and the rules of the sport.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director to arrange for transportation and finances for contests.
• Accountable for expenditures and fundraising in accordance with established District procedures and follow written approval of the Athletic Director and/or principal.
• Follow current District procedures for handling of the program finances.
• Responsible for the care distribution and collection of District equipment and supplies.
• Communicate with athletes in a manner that models respect. Refrain from using profanity or derogatory language at participants officials parents or others associated with the program.
• Report participant injuries to the trainer following current District procedures.
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students athletes parents and assistant coaches throughout the program.
• Support the Athletic Director in recommending assistant coaches for hire while meeting District Standard Operating Procedures for hiring.
• Attend all meetings as required by the Athletic Director principal or league leadership.
• Assume responsibility for the conduct and performance of program assistant coaches.
• Report any behavior that endangers the physical emotional or mental safety of anyone in the program to the Athletic Director within 24 hours.

Other Job Functions:

• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students staff or District patrons.
• Advocate for multi-sport athletes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred: Prior experience in coaching with increasing levels of responsibility. Knowledge of the sport coaching techniques and student supervision.
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to effectively communicate in verbal and written modes with student/athletes parents assistant coaches and other school staff. Strong leadership problem solving and organizational skills.

Knowledge of the sport coaching techniques student supervision and District policies.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain records establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents other school personnel meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perceptions/accommodation/field of vision.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

• Licensed Bonding and/or Testing Required:
  • Must have or be able to obtain the following certifications including but not limited to:
  1. School-based Vector Training
  2. First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance(applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Extra Duty Personnel.