MSHS - Outdoor Track Assistant Coach - (SY 26-27)

Smyth County School District; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Marion Senior High School is seeking an Outdoor Track Assistant Coach for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports the head coach in organizing practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting student-athlete growth within the school athletics program.

The assistant coach will supervise student-athletes, assist with event planning and safety, and model positive behavior consistent with school values and sportsmanship.

Formación

• Has the ability to assist in the organization and supervision of a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport - preferred
• Know the technical aspects of the sport and continue to exam new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the head coach in establishing the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Work with the head coach and athletic director to implement policies and procedures for the sports program.
• Assist in transportation, event preparation, and scheduling as required for tournaments and practices.
• Mentor student-athletes to promote character development, sportsmanship, and accountability.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

Descripción del empleo

MSHS - Outdoor Track Assistant Coach - (SY 26-27) JobID: 621

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching


• Date Posted: 9/25/2026


• Location: Marion Senior High School

High School - Assistant Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has the ability to assist in the organization and supervision ofa total sports program.


• Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport - preferred


• Know the technical aspects of the sportand, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent tothe field.


• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student-athletes throughhis/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO

The head coach and athletic director, who provide overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals

SUPERVISES

Supervises student-athletes as directed by the head coach.

JOB GOAL

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL

• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.


• The position includes other unusual aspects, such as extended time, risk of injury factor and due process predicaments.


• It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Smyth County School Board and is responsible for its implementation by the entire staff of thesports program.


• Knows existing school system, state, and league regulations; implements the same consistently and interprets them for staff.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the head coach in establishing the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.


• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the head coach

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Assists the head coach in providing transportation and requirements for the tournament and special sports events.


• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.


• Supports the head coach in evaluating a student athlete's grades and conduct.


• By his/her presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.


• Supports the head coach in their training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport


• Supports the head coach in the programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.


• Supports the head coach in determining discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary


• Completes any other task directed by the head coach regarding their student athletes

EQUIPMENT

• Assist the head coach in any matter connected to equipment


• Assist the head coach in properly marking and identifying all equipment before issuing or storing.


• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue, or requisition equipment.


• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.


• Assists in examining the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.


• Assists in securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.


• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Assists the head coach in promoting the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sport program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.