Head 8th Grade Boys Track Coach

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

Waverly (IA)

On-site

USD 2,800 - 5,200

Part time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District in Waverly, Iowa seeks an energetic Head 8th Grade Boys Track Coach for the middle school program. The role is an extra-curricular stipend position, reporting to the Athletic Director and Building Principal.

You will enforce policies, schedule practices, oversee facilities, and mentor assistants while promoting student-athlete growth. You will mentor athletes academically and athletically, manage equipment and safety, and support post-secondary

Qualifications

Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement (BOEE) required.
Current CPR/AED, Concussion in Sports, and Heat Illness Prevention certifications.
Strong knowledge of sport-specific rules, techniques, and strategy.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
Understanding of Iowa high school eligibility and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Enforce athletic policies approved by the WSR Board of Education.
Apply district, state, and conference regulations consistently.
Communicate through proper channels for concerns and grievances.
Attend department, district, and league meetings.
Establish program philosophy, teaching progression, and culture of accountability.
Mentor assistant coaches and promote professional development.
Delegate responsibilities, monitor implementation, and evaluate staff.
Maintain high morale and cooperation within coaching staff.
Assist Athletic Director with scheduling, transportation, and tournament logistics.
Coordinate facility use with custodial and maintenance staff.
Collect and verify physicals, consent forms, and eligibility documentation.
Maintain safe equipment and facility standards.
Provide timely feedback and program improvement recommendations.
Serve as mentor and role model promoting respect, effort, and integrity.
Monitor academic progress and behavioral expectations of athletes.
Maintain presence at practices, contests, and travel.
Distribute training rules and emergency procedures.
Report injuries within 24 hours; supervise team managers and support staff.
Follow due process in disciplinary matters and communicate with families.
Assist student-athletes with post-secondary athletic and academic opportunities.

Skills

Iowa Coaching Authorization

CPR/AED

Concussion in Sports

Heat Illness Prevention

Leadership

Sport knowledge

Eligibility knowledge

Job description

Head 8th Grade Boys Track Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904168
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Reports To: Athletic Director / Building Principal

Position Type: Extra-Curricular / Stipend

GENERAL PURPOSE

The success of athletic programs has a direct impact on the public image of the Waverly- Shell Rock Community School District. With high community involvement and expectations, coaches must balance a competitive spirit with the district's core values of sportsmanship, student well-being, and character development. While performance is publicly visible, the ultimate goal of the athletic program is to build student-athletes of high character, strong mental health, and academic commitment. This role may involve extended hours, injury risk management, and decision-making under pressure. Coaches are expected to apply sound judgment and common sense when situations arise that fall outside explicit policies.

DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES

Program & Policy Implementation

? Understands and enforces all athletic policies approved by the WSR Board of Education.
? Applies district, state (IHSAA/IGHSAU), and conference regulations consistently across the program.
? Follows proper administrative channels for communication, concerns, and grievance resolution.
? Attends relevant department, district, and league meetings.

Staff Leadership

? Establishes a program-wide philosophy, teaching progression, and culture of accountability.
? Guides and mentors assistant coaches, promotes professional development (clinics, certifications).
? Delegates responsibilities, monitors implementation, and evaluates staff at season's end.
? Maintains high morale and cooperation within the coaching staff.
? Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or building administration. Administrative Duties
? Assists the Athletic Director with scheduling, transportation, and tournament logistics.
? Coordinates facility use with custodial and maintenance staff.
? Collects and verifies physicals, consent forms, and eligibility documentation per state rules.
? Maintains safe equipment and facility standards.
? Provides timely feedback and recommendations for program improvements.

Student-Athlete Support

? Serves as a mentor and role model promoting respect, effort, and integrity.
? Monitors academic progress and behavioral expectations of athletes.
? Maintains a visible and supportive presence at all practices, contests, and travel.
? Distributes training rules, program expectations, and emergency procedures.
? Reports injuries and submits documentation within 24 hours.
? Directs and supervises team managers, statisticians, and support staff.
? Follows due process in disciplinary matters and communicates proactively with families.
? Assists student-athletes with post-secondary athletic and academic opportunities.

Finance &Equipment Oversight

? Collaborates on annual budgeting needs with the Athletic Director.
? Maintains inventory and accountability for all team equipment.
? Issues, labels, stores, and reconditions equipment in a timely and organized manner.
? Monitors access to locker rooms, equipment rooms, and coaches' offices.
? Inspects facilities pre- and post-event for safety and cleanliness.
? Encourages student respect for school property and personal responsibility for equipment.
? Secures school property (lights, doors, windows) when custodians are not on site.

Public &Community Relations

? Organizes preseason parent/player meetings.
? Promotes the program within the school and community, encouraging multi-sport participation.
? Manages communication with media regarding team performance, schedules, and results.
? Supports positive relationships with booster clubs, youth programs, parents, and officials.
? Helps develop feeder systems in cooperation with community leagues and middle school coaches.
? Upholds the district's expectations of respectful and responsible use of social media.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

? Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement (BOEE)
? Current certifications: CPR/AED, Concussion in Sports, Heat Illness Prevention
? Strong knowledge of sport-specific rules, techniques, and strategy
? Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
? Understanding of Iowa high school eligibility and safety requirements

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