HS Indoor Track Head Coach

Oxford Hills School District; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking an HS Indoor Track Head Coach at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The position emphasizes developing student skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem within a competitive yet educational environment.

The role requires adherence to MPA By-Laws and district policies, with duties including planning practices, scheduling events, ensuring safety, and coordinating with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching experience preferred.
• CPR, AFEP Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid Courses or equivalent (may take within the first year).
• At least 20 years of age.
• Must be approved by the Oxford Hills School District.
• Must sign a statement agreeing to all MPA By-Laws, policies and Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Supports the District's mission and goals.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works with the Athletic Director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Maintains attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
• Oversees safety conditions of the facility when students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior and sets penalties for misbehavior.
• Collaborates with middle school and junior programs to benefit athletes.
• Attends lectures and clinics to stay updated on changes and methods.
• Meets with parents, media, booster groups to improve public relations.
• Carries out procedures for prevention, care and treatment of injuries.
• Assumes other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR & First Aid

Job description

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the Position of HS Indoor Track Head Coach at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful coaching experience preferred
• CPR, AFEP Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid Courses or equivalent. (May take within the first year as a coach
• At least 20 years of age.
• Must be approved by the Oxford Hills School District
• Must sign a statement stating that he/she has read and understands and agrees to comply with all MPA By-Laws, policies and Code of Ethics.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

JOB GOAL: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the District's mission and goals.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling intramural and/or interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniform, as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Works closely with middle school, junior varsity and freshman programs, as appropriate and/or makes suggestions that benefit athletes at all times.
• Attends lectures, rules interpretations and clinics to keep abreast of changes and methods that would improve the program.
• Meets with parents, the news media, booster groups and youth organizations to improve public relations and encourages support for the sport and other athletic activities.
• Carries out procedures for the prevention, care and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: One year position. See current Agreement Between the MSAD#17 Board of Directors and the Oxford Hills Education Association. MSAD17 Teacher contract

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Athletic Director.

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.