UHS Assistant Track Coach (2026-2027)

Ulysses USD 214; Ulysses (KS); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ulysses USD 214 is seeking an assistant coach at the high school level to organize and supervise a comprehensive athletic program at the middle/high school level in Ulysses, Kansas. The role involves coaching in a major sport, applying athletic policies, and modeling positive student-athlete behavior on and off the field.

The position requires prior coaching success, substantial knowledge of sport techniques, and a commitment to ongoing learning and instruction for student athletes.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport (major sports).
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
• Must serve as a positive role model for student athletes through actions and instruction.

Responsabilités

• Has thorough knowledge of athletic policies approved by USD 214‑ Ulysses School Board and ensures implementation.
• Understands administrative command lines and refers requests through proper channels; attends required meetings.
• Maintains discipline, morale and cooperation among staff and athletes.

Connaissances

Organize a sports program

Coaching experience

Technical knowledge of the sport

Role model for student athletes

Description du poste

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/12/2026
• Location: Ulysses High School (High-Needs School)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)

3. The assistant coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to

the field.

4. The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The head coach & athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in

conjunction with the high school principals

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: 1. 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.

2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury

factor and due process predicaments.

3. 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:

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the USD 214- Ulysses

School Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the

sports program.

2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and

interprets them for staff.

3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through

proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.

2. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

1. Assists the head coachin scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament

and special sport events.

2. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to

scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.

3. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,

parental consent and eligibility.

4. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

5. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.

2. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.

3. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and

safeguards for each participant.

4. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is

considered a participant.

5. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.

6. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office

within 24 hours.

7. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.

8. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of

discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.

9. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:

10. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.

Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and

current records concerning same.

11. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.

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

equipment.

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

14. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the

facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.

15. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

17. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.

18. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports

program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in

any other feasible manner.

19. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.

20. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,

volunteers and fans.

21. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.