Track & Field Assistant Coach 0.5 FTE (2)

Young World Physical Education; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dedicated Track & Field Assistant Coach to support student athletes in developing their skills and achieving their goals. This vital role involves coordinating practices, supervising coaches, and ensuring compliance with athletic standards. You'll play a key part in fostering a positive sports environment, enhancing students' physical training, and promoting teamwork. If you're passionate about sports and education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young athletes while working within a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in organizing and leading a comprehensive sports program is expected.
• Advanced knowledge in health and fitness area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in administrative duties and coordinates practices and events.
• Supervises and evaluates Assistant and JV Coaches.
• Monitors student athletes' grades and conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

South Burlington School District F H Tuttle Middle School Co-Curriculars - South Burlington, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Track & Field Assistant Coach 0.5 FTE (2)

Job Details

Job ID: 5025979
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 7, 2025

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

South Burlington School District
Position Description
Job Title: Athletic Coach
Location: District
Job Group: Co-Curricular
Pay Level: Stipend
Reports To: Director of Student Activities

Summary: Assists student athletes in acquiring the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training, in order to realize individual and team goals. Directs student athletes in athletic training and competitions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in the administrative duties for assigned activity by:
   1. Communicating and modeling with Assistant and JV Coaches, students, volunteers and the greater school community the Athletic Department’s philosophy, objectives, and techniques to be instilled in student athletes.
   2. Coordinating practices, clinics, and meetings to ensure success of the assigned program.
   3. Assisting in the planning of special sport events, arranging transportation, and coordinates scheduling with maintenance and/or other school staff for facilities use.
   4. Training, informing, and encouraging professional growth of staff through participation in clinic attendance, networking, and self-directed learning.
   5. Encouraging completion of required documentation by student athletes to fulfill state and system requirements to include, but not limited to: health certifications, parental consent, and eligibility.
   6. Providing assistance with budget information in preparation for the next season.
   7. Recommending policy, method, or procedural changes when needed.
   8. Participating in the interview process and making recommendations for hires.
2. Supervising and evaluating Assistant and JV Coaches; analyzing staff effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions to Activities/Athletic Director.
3. Accountable for all equipment and for the safeguarding of school property by:
   1. Providing proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of equipment and storage sites.
   2. Collecting the cost of any equipment damaged, lost, or not returned.
   3. Arranging for issuing, storing, and reconditioning equipment.
   4. Maintaining annual inventory and current records of equipment.
   5. Ensuring the proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
4. Responsible for the activities of assigned athletes while engaged in assigned sport by:
   1. Providing training rules and regulations of the sport to each participant.
   2. Monitoring student athletes’ grades and conduct.
   3. Directing student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
   4. Supervising student athletes during transport, in locker rooms and facilities, and during events.
   5. Enforcing appropriate discipline in keeping with school policy and team expectations.
5. Keeps current on the technical aspects of various team sports, as well as sport trends, developments, and research.
6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is essential to the employee's successful job performance. Demonstrated ability and skill in leadership, mentoring, and good sportsmanship is required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are typical of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Direct experience in organizing and leading a comprehensive sports program is expected. Advanced knowledge and/or demonstrated continued learning in health and fitness area is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret reports, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, athletic rules, standards, and regulations. Ability to prepare documentation and reports is required.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract figures and amounts such as prices, discounts, interest, percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to identify, evaluate, and solve a variety of problems and manage situations where some standardization exists.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must have effective organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Terms of Employment

Per co-curricular schedule

Evaluation

Conducted at the end of the season by the Activities/Athletic Director.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Glen Button
• 500 Dorset Street
• South Burlington, Vermont 05403
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]