Head Track & Field Coach — Shape Athletes & Leaders

Decatur Public Schools District #61; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 seeks a Head Coach to instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning, while guiding students toward positive values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline and self-confidence.

You will develop a coaching philosophy, set season goals, manage equipment, schedule contests, coordinate with the athletic director and principal, enforce district policies, and serve as a positive role model for students.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Illinois teaching certificate and/or is certified by the IHSA.
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check and hold a current first aid/CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Develop a written philosophy statement and conduct a preseason meeting with parents and players to discuss acceptable player behavior, practice procedures, substance abuse policy and other guidelines that relate to program management.
• Determine the system of play. Establish goals and objectives.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all District and State Athletic Policies and be responsible for their implementation.
• Understand and follow the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Conduct oneself as a positive role model.
• Report all rule violations or suspected violations to the school athletic director.
• Consult with the athletic director and principal, or his designee, in matters of purchasing equipment, scheduling, and coaching assignments.
• Turn in squad rosters as directed to the athletic director.
• Be responsible for the collection of equipment and have athletic fines resolved by the end of the season.
• Responsible for seasonal and off seasonal programs.
• Prepare travel rosters and itineraries prior to the 48 hours of departure.
• Maintain a yearly inventory of all new and used equipment.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Enforce and follow the school rules and grade eligibility
• Ride the team bus to and from practices or contest.
• Remain at practice or contest until all athletes have left the athletic area.
• Develop a sports specific safety plan. a. Show team members the Informed Consent Video dealing with risk of injury involved with sport activity.
• Require appropriate behavior on road trips by supervising students in motels and restaurants.
• Keep accurate records of all athletic award winners. Keep an inventory of all awards and certificates on hand. Prepare a list of award winners and their awards for use at the awards program. Sign all certificates and package for use at the program. Order chenille letters, patches, senior plaques and 3 year medallions and other special award trophies.
• Promote and encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and ethical standards of conduct both on and off the field.
• Forewarn all participants that involvement in physical confrontation could result in removal from game and/or suspension from subsequent games.

Job description

Decatur Public Schools District #61 seeks a Head Coach to instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and conditioning, while guiding students toward positive values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline and self-confidence.

You will develop a coaching philosophy, set season goals, manage equipment, schedule contests, coordinate with the athletic director and principal, enforce district policies, and serve as a positive role model for students.