Head Girls Track Coach

Itasca Area Schools Collaborative; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 6,100 - 7,700; Full time

Job summary

Itasca Area Schools Collaborative in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a Head Varsity Girls Track Coach to organize, direct and coach the program, guiding student-athletes to develop skills, strategies and teamwork.

The coach will plan daily lessons, set clear goals, coordinate with the Activities Office for transportation, supplies, uniforms and scheduling, and promote participation in youth clinics in line with the program's philosophy.

Qualifications

• MN Statute 3512.3100 requires credentials for head varsity coaches.
• Six quarter credits or 60 clock hours of first aid and injury care.
• Coaching methods or theory course verification.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, plan and coach the high school girls track program.
• Coach student-athletes in skill development, strategies and techniques.
• Prepare daily lesson plans with clear goals and vision.
• Coordinate with Activities Office for transportation, supplies, uniforms, scheduling.
• Promote sport participation and youth clinics aligned with the program philosophy.

Skills

Coaching

Athletic leadership

Motivation

Education

First aid credits (six quarter credits)

Coaching methods course

Job description

Position is responsible for all aspects of organizing, directing, planning and coaching the high school girls track program.

The person is responsible for coaching student-athletes in skill development, strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition.

Daily lesson plans, clear goals/vision and objectives for student-athletes to reach their potential.

Work directly with the Activities Office for transportation, ordering supplies, uniforms, scheduling, etc.

Motivate student athletes to develop appreciation of the sport, and to help prepare students for life through the Why We Play program offered through the MSHSL.

Must be directly involved with the youth program, offering camps/clinics, attending youth board meetings representing the philosophy, mission, vision of the high school program.

Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and technique of the sport. Must meet MN Statute for varsity head coaches and complete MSHSL coaching education requirements.

Required:

MN Statute 3512.3100 requires all Head Varsity Coaches to possess the following credentials:

• verification of completion of six quarter credits, or the equivalent, or 60 clock hours of instruction in first aid and the care and prevention of athletic injuries;
• verification of completion of a coaching methods or theory course.

Salary Range: $6,126- $7,658

Contact: Dale Christy, Activities Director [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer