Middle School Track & Field Assistant 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; 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. Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District