Varsity Track and Field Assistant Coach

Parchment School District; Parchment (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

The Parchment School District in Michigan seeks an Assistant Track and Field Coach to help lead and develop high school athletes in competitive events. The role emphasizes skill development, conditioning, supervision, and mentorship alongside the head coach.

Responsibilities include instructing athletes on rules and techniques, organizing practice activities, supervising during practices and meets, and assisting with equipment and awards.

Qualifications

• High school or college coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Track & Field rules and techniques.
• Effective coaching techniques and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with instructing athletes in rules, equipment, and techniques.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competitions.
• Follow procedures in case of athlete injuries.
• Maintain orderly equipment room and secure it.
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms as directed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Track & Field rules

Mentorship

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Coaching Positions filled by currentParchment School Districtemployees will be hired in a second-job assignment. Any individual who is not currently employed by the district will be hired as a Community Coach throughEduStaff.

RATE OF PAY: Per Master Agreement Schedule “C” Guideline

SUMMARY

Position is responsible for assisting the head coach in leading and developing high school athletes in competitive track and field events. This role focuses on skill development, conditioning, supervision, and mentorship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of Track & Field events
• Possess effective coaching techniques and skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists the head coach with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards athletes, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Track & Field Coach, Athletic Director, & Principal or other appropriate administrator.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation and a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.