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

Assistant CoachResponsible 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 include: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; andOther duties as assigned.Qualifications: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;andSuch alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and reasonable.Physical requirements:Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.