Title: Assistant Track Coach
Location: Greenville Middle School
Classification: Athletic Coach
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Schedule: Seasonal
Salary: $1,162 - $3,021 per season, based upon relevant prior experience
Benefits: This position does not meet the requirements for benefit eligibility
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Middle School Track Coach assists the head coach in organizing, developing, and supervising the middle school track and field program by developing athletic skills, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship in student athletes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned
- Assist the head coach with planning and conducting practices, conditioning activities, and skill development sessions
- Provide instruction in track and field events, including running, relays, jumping, and throwing events
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, respect, and positive behavior among athletes
- Supervise student athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team activities to ensure their safety and well-being
- Assist with organizing and conducting track meets, including event preparation, athlete assignments, warm-ups, and competition activities
- Monitor attendance, participation, effort, and progress
- Communicate effectively with head coaches, athletes, and parents/guardians
- Ensure compliance with district policies, athletic department procedures, and athletic association rules
- Recognize and respond appropriately to injuries, medical concerns, and emergency situations
- Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
- Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous track and field, athletic, or coaching experience preferred
- Ability to work effectively with middle school students
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive athletic environment
- Satisfactory background check
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods during practices and meets
- Sit for extended periods on buses for away meets and tournaments
- Perform and demonstrate track and field skills
- Move around the facility, observe players, and actively engage with them
- React quickly in fast-paced game play to ensure player safety
- Lift and move equipment (typically up to 25-50 lbs)
- Project voice loudly and clearly in noisy environments
- Maintain composure under stress
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.