Head Girls Track Coach

Overview

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Job listing note:
This description includes responsibilities, qualifications and related duties for the Head Girls Track Coach position.

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
• Reports to:
  
  The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.
• Supervises:
  Advises, coordinates and supports a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.
• Job goal:
  Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for individual and team success; promote socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment; upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics and related activities.

• Guides the athletic program in accordance with applicable policies and regulations; interprets state and league regulations for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers requests or grievances through proper channels; aware of meetings requiring attendance.

• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff; designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Trains and informs staff; encourages professional growth by promoting clinic attendance.
• Delegates duties, supervises implementation and analyzes staff effectiveness at season's end; evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director/principal.

• Assists the athletic director in scheduling, transportation, and requirements for tournaments and special events.
• Ensures preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to facility times; coordinates with maintenance and school staff.
• Provides documentation for state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provides safeguards for maintenance and protection of equipment sites; advises on policy and procedural changes.

• Serves as a mentor to promote character traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Monitors student-athletes’ grades and conduct; provides guidance and safeguards during practices and travel.
• Gives training rules and sport regulations to athletes; initiates programs concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• Completes paperwork on disabling athletic injuries within 24 hours; directs student managers and assists with discipline and eligibility decisions.

• Participates in budgeting with the athletic director; establishes equipment guidelines and operates within budget.
• Responsible for equipment inventory, issuing, storing and reconditioning; ensures equipment is properly marked and maintained.
• Ensures athletes access only authorized areas and maintains locker-room cleanliness and safety; secures doors, lights and locks when leaving.

• Organizes preseason meetings with parents, coaches and players; promotes the sport within and outside the school.
• Maintains good public relations with media, booster clubs, parents, officials and volunteers; communicates schedules and results.

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