Head Track and Field Coach

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Track and Field Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Responsibilities:

* Responsible along with the Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration, and philosophy of the sport under his/her direction.

* Serves in a leadership capacity in the Track program.

* Adheres to the Rooted School Athletic Coaches Handbook

* Acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.

* Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.

* Maintains competency in rules, event procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.

* Works cooperatively with other coaches, athletic directors, and students to ensure healthy and positive rivalries.

* Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled.

* Works closely with the Athletic Director to schedule facility use.

* Secures the Athletic Director's approval before scheduling non-school facilities for off-campus activities.

* Works with the coaches and/or Athletic Director to plan transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines.

Supervisory Duties

* Evaluates all assistant and volunteer coaches in his/her sport.

* Assigns duties to the coaching staff.

Record Keeping Responsibilities

* Maintains an accurate and current team & program roster and submits copies to the Athletic Office.

* Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport.

* Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.

* Arranges for the presentation of team awards through the Athletic Office.

* Records, submits, and maintains necessary IHSAA forms and paperwork.

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

* Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

* Ensures that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport.

* Establishes performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.

* Checks with the Athletic Office on an individual athlete's eligibility.

* Enforces all rules related to his/her sport.

Injury/Safety

* Oversees the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.

* Cooperates with the Athletic Director to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination card has been completed and his/her insurance coverage is in effect.

* Enforces rules and regulations concerning the conditioning of players and their health and safety.

* Reports injuries to the athletic trainer through personal communication and completing and submitting incident reports to the athletic trainer and Athletic Office.

* Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities.

* Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.

* Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.

Team Activities

* Plans all practice sessions and competitions, and supervises out-of-season conditioning program.

* Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language and behaviors.

* Plans and executes special events such as assemblies, Senior/Parent Night, team meals, awards banquet, other special recognition, etc.

* Other duties as assigned.