Assistant Indoor Track Coach - WSHS - 1104

ServingSchools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterville Public Schools are seeking an Indoor Track Assistant Coach to support the track program and coaching staff. You will assist with training sessions, meet prep, and athlete development while promoting sportsmanship and safety.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and leadership skills, with experience in track or coaching preferred. Duties include supervising athletes, coordinating equipment and uniforms, and upholding academic and conduct policies during practices and events.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Prior coaching or track experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with training sessions and athlete development
• Maintain uniforms and equipment, and manage paperwork
• Supervise athletes during practices and games
• Review student-athlete handbook and policies on academics and conduct
• Support facilities security and equipment care
• Pursue coaching education and clinics to improve skills

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Indoor Track Assistant Coach - Waterville Senior High School

The Waterville Public School System serves over 2,000 students of all ages in and near Waterville, Maine. Recognized as one of the city’s greatest assets, our schools engage every child in challenging, student-centered learning while providing a safe, welcoming environment for them to learn and grow.

We’re looking for a motivated and dependable Indoor Track Assistant Coach to support our athletes and coaching staff. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, and passionate about helping student-athletes improve their performance and character. Responsibilities include assisting with training sessions, meet preparation, and athlete development. Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential. Experience in track and field or coaching is preferred.

The city of Waterville is located on the banks of the Kennebec River and is easily accessible from two exits off I-95 as well as Route 201. Waterville offers access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, medical facilities, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts, entertainment, and culinary scene. http://www.waterville-me.gov/about/

Indoor Track Assistant Coach

• Carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Full job description available online at: https://wtvl.aos92.org/careers/open-positions

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with issues, collection and the overall care of uniforms, and equipment;
• Distributes and collects, when necessary, parent permission forms, records of physical exams, and other paperwork required by the athletic department;
• Secures school facilities and equipment after each use;
• Supervises athletes at all times, including games (home and away), practices, and other team functions;
• Reviews, when appropriate, the student athletic handbook with team members, with special attention being given to academic eligibility and the substance abuse policies;
• Promotes the proper care of equipment, uniforms, and facilities at all times;
• Cooperates with head coach and other staff members and discusses confidential matters privately with appropriate personnel;
• Strives to improve coaching skills by attending clinics and using resources provided by the head coach;
• Perform additional tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Previous coaching experience preferred

Waterville Public Schools does not discriminate in the operation of our educational and employment policies and will honor all appropriate laws relative to discrimination.