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

Assistant Coach

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 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; and
• Other 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; 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.