PHS- Girls Assistant Track Coach

PORTAGE HS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend per season

Job summary

Portage Township Schools is seeking a part-time Girls Assistant Track Coach for Portage HS to lead practices, coordinate events, and support student-athlete development. Responsibilities include scheduling, supervising during workouts and competitions, and promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has coaching experience in track, familiarity with IHSAA/NFHS rules, and appropriate certifications (First Aid/CPR).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport assigned, with prior successful coaching experience preferred.
• Familiar with IHSAA/NFHS rules for track and field.
• IHSAA coaching certification preferred (training available).
• First Aid and CPR certification (training available).
• Ability to communicate with parents and students.
• Ability to foster positive student-athlete relationships with staff and community.
• Criminal history and DCS clearances may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop practice and competition schedules for the assigned sport.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competitions and promote good sportsmanship.
• Monitor academic progress and ensure eligibility of student athletes.
• Coordinate facilities, equipment, and rosters for the team.
• Hold preseason or postseason parent meetings and maintain team records.
• Report injuries or concerns and maintain association membership.

Skills

Coaching experience

Track & field knowledge

Communication with parents

Ethics and conduct

Team leadership

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the athletic director(s).

• Develop the activities for the assigned sport, including appropriate practice and competition schedules, season records and other awards, equipment and uniform inventory
• Notify student athletes of all policies, procedures, and training rules according to the sport assigned
• Emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, character development and discipline within the sport assigned
• Supervise student athletics during practice, competitions, or other activities, and correct student athlete conduct as appropriate
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes to ensure eligibility
• Coordinate and secure all facilities and equipment, including uniforms or other supplies, used by the team and staff
• Maintain team roster
• Perform any other responsibilities related to the coaching positions needed or directed by the athletic director
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship
• Work with student athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, systematic, and patient manner
• Promote school and community interest in the sport assigned
• Holding preseason or postseason parent meeting
• Ensure required physical examinations and forms are completed and submitted
• Maintain association membership
• Maintain certification in IHSAA-mandated courses and CPR
• Report all injuries or other concerns

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the sport assigned, with prior successful coaching experience preferred
• Familiar with Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and National Federal of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules concerning the sport assigned
• IHSAA and NFHS Coaching Certification preferred (training available)
• First Aid and CPR certified as well as knowledge and understanding of the concussion protocol (training available)
• Ability to communicate with parents and students
• Ability to address situations dealing with blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Ability to foster positive student-athlete relationships, and to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct
• Successfully complete criminal history and DCS clearances

SALARY: Coaches are paid a stipend according to the season of the assigned sport.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Visually able to monitor athlete’s performance. Sitting, standing for periods of time, lifting, reaching and may require carrying of equipment (up to 50 pounds).

DISCLAIMER:

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustiveand may change as determined by the needs of the District.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation.The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees toadhere to PTSCore Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as all PTS District policiesand guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.

PHS- Girls Assistant Track Coach

Portage Township Schools PORTAGE HS - Portage, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Position Type: Part-Time

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]