Track Head Coach

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs seeks a part-time Head Coach for the 26-27 school year to guide student athletes through preseason and postseason training, instill discipline and sportsmanship, and build self-esteem.

The role requires CHSAA-certified coaching, licensed staff status, First Aid/CPR certification, and a willingness to work with a diverse group of athletes; safety, conduct, and district standards must be upheld, with summer availability.

Qualifications

• Licensed staff member per district standards.
• Must meet CHSAA coaching guidelines.
• Knowledge of sport skills and fundamentals for varied ability groups.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Prior coaching experience required; head coaching preferred.
• Must be First Aid/CPR certified or pass certification.
• Criminal background check and district fingerprinting required.
• Meet state, district or school requirements.
• Must be available preseason, postseason and summer.

Responsibilities

• Coach student athletes in skills and fundamentals for the sport.
• Oversee safety conditions of practice and competition areas.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike conduct at all times.

Skills

Coaching experience

CHSAA certified

First Aid/CPR certified

Background check

Diversity awareness

Job description

For School Year 26-27

PART-TIME, INR

Job Summary:

The Head Coach will assist each participating student athlete in achieving a high level of skill, develop an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and increase the athlete's level of self-esteem. Assist student athletes during pre-season and post-season training following athlete development program. Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the individual sport; oversee the safety conditions of the practice and competition areas during the times student athletes are present; enforce discipline and sportsmanlike conduct at all times and establish and oversee consequences for breach of such standards.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Licensed staff member; HSD2 ESP; or CHSAA Certified Coach.
• Ability to meet CHSAA guidelines and Harrison School District Two coaching requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach skills and fundamentals of specific sport to a varied ability group.
• Ability to work in a diverse population.
• Prior coaching experience required; head coaching experience preferred.
• Must believe in building positive relationships.
• Meet any state, district or school requirements.
• Must be available to work with players pre-season & post season, as well as summer.
• Must be First Aide/CPR Certified or be able to pass certification test.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note:

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted résum s may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Exempt