Dynamic Girls' Varsity Track Assistant Coach

Sylvania; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead student athletes, coordinate practices and competitions, and promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship within the school athletic program.

The role involves planning instructional goals with staff, monitoring eligibility, and ensuring safety and records management. A minimum of 3+ years coaching experience and strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ successful experience coaching an athletic sport is preferred.
• Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting is required.
• Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit is required.
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures is required.
• Knowledge of middle school athletic rules/regulations is required.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes is required.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes.
• Plan and implement instructional goals and objectives with staff to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements with the Athletic Director.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Sylvania in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead student athletes, coordinate practices and competitions, and promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship within the school athletic program.

The role involves planning instructional goals with staff, monitoring eligibility, and ensuring safety and records management. A minimum of 3+ years coaching experience and strong organizational and communication skills are required.