Coach - Assistant Track

Mexicoschools; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mexico Public School District is seeking an Assistant Track Coach to support the head coach and Activities Director in delivering high-quality athletic programming for students.

The role emphasizes developing student athletes' skills, discipline, teamwork, and self-esteem while upholding district safety standards and policies. Experience in coaching and teaching preferred; Missouri teaching certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in the sport (preferred).
• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred.
• Experience as a teacher with Mexico Public Schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in skills for excellence in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules regular in-season practices.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior with students, establishing penalties as needed.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists head coach with organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with safety practices and district rules.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

Missouri Teaching Certification

Job description

Coach - Assistant Track

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Coach - AssistantTrack

REPORTS TO: Head Coach and/or Activities Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Missouri Teaching Certification - preferred
• Employment as a teacher with Mexico Public Schools - preferred
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport - preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The assistant coach will work with the head coach and Activities Director to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, in conjunction with the head coach, the assistant coach will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excelling achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the head coach to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and to establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per salary protocol

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District .

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted. Job will remain posted until filled.

The Mexico Public School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Our School District Prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, religion, disability by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.