Track Head Coach

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 is seeking a Head Coach to assist student athletes in achieving skills and sportsmanship. Responsibilities include overseeing training sessions, ensuring safety, and building positive relationships. Candidates must meet CHSAA guidelines and have prior coaching experience. Certifications in First Aid/CPR are necessary, and a criminal background check will be conducted. This position requires availability for pre-season, post-season, and summer work.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience required; head coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to meet CHSAA guidelines and Harrison School District Two coaching requirements.
• Must believe in building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist student athletes in achieving high-level skills.
• Support athletes during pre-season and post-season training.
• Ensure safety conditions during practice and competitions.

Skills

Knowledge of specific sport skills

Ability to work with a diverse population

Building positive relationships

Education

CHSAA Certified Coach

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Head Coach will assist each participating student athlete in achieving a high level of skill, develop an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and increase the athlete's level of self‑esteem. The coach will support student athletes during pre‑season and post‑season training following the athlete development program, coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the individual sport, oversee the safety conditions of the practice and competition areas during the times students are present, enforce discipline and sportsmanlike conduct at all times, and establish and oversee consequences for breach of such standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Licensed staff member; HSD2 ESP; or CHSAA Certified Coach.
• Ability to meet CHSAA guidelines and Harrison School District Two coaching requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach skills and fundamentals of specific sport to a varied ability group.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Prior coaching experience required; head coaching experience preferred.
• Must believe in building positive relationships.
• Meet any state, district or school requirements.
• Must be available to work with players pre‑season and post‑season, as well as summer.
• Must be First Aide/CPR Certified or be able to pass certification test.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.