High School Track and Field Assistant Coach
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High School Track and Field Assistant CoachDirectly Responsible to Athletic DirectorMinimum Qualifications:

18 Years or older

High School Graduate (or GED)

Valid CPR/1st Aid Card

Clearance through fingerprinting background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coaching Experience Preferred

Track & Field Coaching Experience Preferred

Description of Responsibilities:

Shall be committed to the academic success of athletes in word and deed

Shall be committed to the safety and well-being of the athletes in his/her charge, teaching and developing positive character traits and sportsmanship

Assist in the development of the athletic program as directed by the head coach

Assume those duties and responsibilities as assigned by head coach

Assist the head coach in all organizational matters

Assist the head coach in all supervisory duties and/or supervise the team assigned to him/her including locker rooms, transportation, & facilities.

Accompany and direct all games at home or away for his/her assigned team

Assume the responsibilities of the head coach in his/her absence

Assist in the upkeep and inventory of equipment

Shall plan (in written form), organize, direct, and supervise all practice sessions. Teach (and document such teaching) safety procedures and proper playing techniques for the sports activity. Include sportsmanship, character development, and service in practice planning. Keep record of all practice sessions and submit copies of practice plans to the athletic director.

Shall determine the degree of fitness of each participant and readiness for competition

Shall oversee the safety conditions of the facility or playing area.

Shall practice every legal practice day throughout the season

Shall keep practices to an acceptable length (not to exceed 2.5 hrs HS or 2 hrs JH)

Shall create team rules, expectations, & procedures, through the head coach, to communicate with athletes, parents, & administration as to the team requirements.

Recommend disciplinary action as outlined in team expectations through the head coach.

Adhere to all expectations, regulations, & policies of the school district

Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques related to his/her sport

Shall communicate problems related to any team to the head coach

Shall take responsibility for care and use of facilities and equipment

Shall be versed in the rules of the WIAA, League, & School district as outlined in the WIAA handbook, Online rules clinics, League SOP's, MSD Coaches Handbook, and MSD Policies.

Shall maintain criteria of the WIAA coaches standards

Shall conduct themselves with the utmost of professionalism at all times.

Shall be able to mentally & physically perform all assigned duties

Willing to communicate and assist high school program (lines, practices, summer program, etc.)

__5__ work days at_2-5__ hours per day.