Track and Field Coach

Head Track & Field Coach

Milwood Middle School

School Year

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direction of the Athletic Director and building Principal with the track and field teams.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist head coach in team player tryouts and selection.

2. Participate in pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.

3. Cooperate with AD and school staff as well as fellow coaches.

4. Coordinate and organize sub-varsity practice and game events.

5. Develop and provide training rules to AD.

6. Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.

7. Conduct well organized practices.

8. Develop a well organized practice plan by collaborating with fellow coaches.

9. Derive from the practice plan a well-organized practice schedule to be distributed to athletes,

parents, and athletic offices.

10.Follow injury protocol.

11.Develop a team that appropriately displays the skills of the athletes.

12.Responsible for developing or adhering to a sound system of equipment accountability, including

inventory, repair, and replacement.

13.Well versed and knowledgeable in the sport.

14.Must follow KPS (Athletic Code of Conduct) and MHSAA policies and regulations.

15.Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e. rosters, physicals, officials ratings, etc.)

16.Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e. officials,

opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.)

17.Dress appropriately for games, practices, and other school/athletic functions.

18.Act as a role model, display respect, and model leadership skills.

19.Foster school spirit by promoting other sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities.

20.Maintain fair, consistent, understanding, and tolerant relationships with athletes.

21.Maintain composure and conduct during practice and games.

22.Attend all athletic departmental meetings.

23.All other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two (2) years successful coaching experience as head coach or assistant in a Class A or B high

school (per MHSAA enrollment guidelines) or an equivalent experience.

2. Completion of the Coaches Advancement Program (CAP) Level 1 and 2 for Athletic Coaches from the

MHSAA, or agreement to complete these modules before the start of the second season of coaching.

3. Current first aid and CPR training

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Michigan teaching certificate with minimum of two years successful experience.

2. Previous demonstrated ability to motivate students in a positive manner in the sport being

coached.

3. Training in basic first aid.

4. Previously demonstrated ability to plan and organize effectively, teach the fundamentals and

techniques associated with the sport, and produce teams that are competitive and show evidence of

being well coached.

5. Prior demonstrated the ability to provide positive leadership for coaches and athletes and to

serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the coaching profession.

6. Experience in a multi-cultural urban school district.

7. Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college, or professional

level.

8. Previous demonstrated ability to produce winning teams on a consistent basis.

Please apply online at

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position will remain open until filled.