Assistant Indoor Track Coach - Stipend position

Newington Public Schools; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington Public Schools seeks a dedicated athletic coach to execute the sport program under the head coach and school administration. You will instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategy and physical training to achieve individual and team success.

You will support the head coach, mentor participants, plan practices, and oversee junior varsity/freshman teams as needed while enforcing school policies and promoting respectful conduct.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to Newington Public Schools policies and CCC/CIAC regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with students, staff and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced athletic environment.
• Must be able to respond effectively to emergencies and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in conducting the athletic program for the sport.
• Coach individuals to develop skills for achievement in the sport.
• Assist the head coach during pre-season, in-season and post-season.
• Provide leadership, motivation and positive attitude to athletes.
• Plan and schedule regular practices in coordination with the head coach.
• Oversee junior varsity and/or freshman programs when applicable.
• Supervise student athletes at practice, travel and games.
• Enforce athletic policies and promote discipline and respect.
• In the head coach's absence, assume responsibilities.

Skills

Policy compliance

Effective communication

Stress management

Emergency response

Education

CT Teacher Certification/Coaching Permit

CPR & First Aid

Concussion Education Certification

Job description

Workforce Diversity Statement

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

Workforce Diversity Statement

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

Job Description

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and school administration. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.

Essential Job Functions

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Support the head coach in conducting the athletic program of the particular sport and the total athletic program of the Newington Public Schools.
• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Assists the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities. (Pre-season, in-season and post-season).
• Provide by example leadership, motivational techniques, and attitudes that help to produce positive efforts by participants.
• Plans and schedules with the head coach a regular program of practice (including holiday or vacation periods).
• Be responsible for the junior varsity and/or freshman programs were deemed possible.
• Properly supervise student athletes at practice, in transit and at games.
• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies and is responsible for its implementation.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase moral and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
• Promote respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language and conduct.
• In the case of emergency or authorized absence of the head coach, assume all responsibilities herein designated as those of the head coach.

Additional Job Functions

• May perform additional tasks and duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations of Newington Public Schools, the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC), and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC).
• Ability to deal with elevated levels of stress associated with the multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to attend out of season and in season meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in person or on the telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to respond to an emergency situation in an effective and timely manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer to complete job tasks and aid timely correspondence.

Required Physical And Mental Effort And Environmental Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone.
• See and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without visual aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or drag 50 pounds.
• Physical agility to bend, sit on the ground or floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut Teacher Certification/Five Year Renewable Coaching Permit or meet the requirements to obtain a Temporary Emergency Coaching Permit (TECP).
• Valid American Red Cross CPR and Standard First Aid Certificates.
• Valid certificate from an approved Concussion Education course by the Connecticut Department of Education
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

License Or Certificate

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification required:

• Interscholastic/Intramural Coach (600)

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.