Varsity Track Head Coach (Girls)

Marshall Public Schools; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall Public Schools in Michigan seeks a dedicated track coach for its middle/high school program. The role focuses on developing student athletes' skills, conditioning, and teamwork, while aligning with district athletic objectives.

Responsibilities include planning practices, ensuring safety, enforcing sportsmanship, maintaining compliance with rules, and communicating with parents and school staff to support the track program's success and integrity.

Qualifications

• Previous track experience is desirable.
• Knowledge and background in track and field.

Responsibilities

• Coach athletes in essential skills for high performance.
• Plan and schedule in-season practice sessions.
• Ensure safety of facilities and equipment during practices.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike conduct among students.
• Maintain knowledge of rules, procedures, and coaching techniques.
• Keep attendance, insurance records and related paperwork.
• Establish positive communications with parents and the public.
• Align practices with district mission and priorities.
• Support district values and foster inclusive environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the athletic director.

Skills

Track coaching

Athlete mentorship

Student engagement

Job description

Marshall Public Schools serves over 2,500 PK-13 students across eight (8) school buildings throughout the Marshall and Albion communities. Our district is unique compared to other school systems because of our geographics footprint with the innovative, educational pathways for our students and families. Marshall Public Schools is dedicated to our mission, “To create ONE equitable, inclusive and innovative educational community.”

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous track experience is desirable
• Knowledge and background in track and field

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The coach will teach student athletes the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for the students to achieve a degree of both individual and team success. The coach will carry out the aims and objectives of the track program as outlined by the athletic department.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plan and schedule the regular program of practice in season
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or are in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport
• Maintain necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork
• Develop a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program
• Demonstrate an understanding of the district's mission, vision and strategic priorities and actively works to advance them through daily practice and professional conduct
• Contribute to the culture and climate of the district by modeling its core values, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment and serving as a committed representative of the district's identity and purpose in all interactions with students, families, staff and the broader community
• Perform other duties as assigned by the athletic director

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Open until filled