Assistant Track Coach

JCMS Assistant Track Coach Grades 7 & 8

The job of Assistant Athletics Coach – Middle School is done for the purpose/s for working with coaches/athletic directors at all levels to design, implement, and maintain a cohesive 7-12 athletic program in his/her respective sport that supports the district philosophy for athletics.

This job reports to Athletic Activities Director and/or Building Principal.

• Have thorough knowledge of district and Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) policies/guidelines.
• Effectively collaborate with lead coach/high school head coach to establish a comprehensive program that develops fundamental skills related to their sport.
• Conduct themselves in a way by action and public communications that reflects confidence and respect for Geary County Schools USD 475.
• Emphasize academic excellence, set high standards, and continually monitor their student athlete's academic progress.
• Help prepare student athletes for the next level, be aware of KSHSAA, NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA eligibility requirements and make student athletes aware of the opportunities available to them.
• Assist in pre-season planning well in advance of starting date for the season.
• Participate in meetings before, during, and after the season. These meetings can be used to prevent, solve, or manage problems of the group, present new coaching techniques, develop procedures, and/or address issues about the sports curriculum.
• Provide guidance and leadership to student athletes, student managers, and statisticians as to their expectations and assigned duties. Cooperate fully with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others similarly involved in overall program.
• Provide a safe environment for practice and games.
• Use sound and acceptable teaching practices and coaching techniques.
• Assist in running well-organized practice sessions utilizing staff to maximum potential.
• Assist in preparing and implementing a well-organized game plan.
• Adhere to and follow sound training principles.
• Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and rehabilitation. When injuries occur, follow a prescribed routine and maintain good communications with patient, trainer, doctor, and parents.
• Assist in uniform/equipment accountability, including inventory, repair, reconditioning, and replacement.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and other documents required by the lead coach/high school head coach/athletic director(s)/principal.
• Establish a dialogue with lead/head coach in regard to maintaining and purchase equipment, uniforms and request facilities repair services when needed.
• Attend meetings as required by lead/head coach/athletic director(s)/principal.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; and organizing and communicating information and concepts.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations;

participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify…