Assistant Coach - Indoor and Outdoor Track (BOYS)

WEST JEFFERSON HIGH; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WEST JEFFERSON HIGH in Harvey, Louisiana is seeking an Assistant Coach for Indoor and Outdoor Track (BOYS) to support the head coach in developing and organizing the track program. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively in English, uphold all district and LHSAA regulations, and assist with equipment, schedules and student welfare while preparing athletes for competition.

This full-time role requires after-school commitments and occasional weekend events, in collaboration with school

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate and LHSAA requirements.
• CDL Class B with P and S endorsements with no air brake restrictions.
• Meets the Louisiana Dept. of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with JPPSS as a teacher/administrator.
• Meets Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) requirements of LHSAA handbook.
• Track fundamentals and LHSAA/JPPSS rules knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in developing and organizing the track program.
• Adhere to LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations.
• After-school prep time for the team; some weekends/holidays as needed.
• Provide supervision of equipment, rosters and safety.
• Collaborate with athletic director and administrator in charge.

Skills

English communication

Public relations

Media relations

Data reporting

Team leadership

Education

Louisiana teaching certificate

CDL Class B with endorsements

Job description

Assistant Coach - Indoor and Outdoor Track (BOYS)

Jefferson Parish Schools WEST JEFFERSON HIGH - HARVEY, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4865353
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 07, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

• To assist the head track coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire track program, as well as in the provision of leadership to track personnel and student athletes.
• The coach must adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the track program.
• Work day consists of time, after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition.
• Also, he/she must sometimes work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of his/her team.

Security Statement:

• The coach must maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Assists the head coach in providing overall supervision of the track program.
• Assists the head coach in maintenance, inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Builds sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community.
• Ensures all student athletes have a current Physical exam.
• Ensures that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists.
• Participates in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics, and seminars.
• Acquires thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30).
• Adheres to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries.
• Cooperates, communicates and works with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the principal and or appropriate administrator.

Skills and Qualifications:

• The coach must be able to communicate in Standard English, both orally and in writing and or digitally.
• Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and be able to communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
• The coach must accurately communicate with members of the media.
• The coach must be able to represent the school and or school system at various functions.
• The coach must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or current LHSAA requirements Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator.
• Must meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic track fundamentals. ? Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for track.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous playing experience in track preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level).
• Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in track.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of track injuries.

Physical Involvement:

• Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required.
• He/she must be able to move heavy athletic equipment.
• Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Adrienne Millet , Principal
• WEST JEFFERSON HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]