Girls Assistant Track Coach; Shot and Disc

Girls Assistant Track Coach (Shot and Disc)

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 1/16/2025
• Location:
  
  Valley Forge High School
• Closing Date: until filled

Head Coach / Athletic Director

To assist the Head Coach with the implementation of the sports program. To help organize practices, review game strategies and deal with student athletes.

• Ensure safety of students
• Ensure the proper conduct and actions of team players at all times
• Assist the Head Coach in issuing equipment and keeping accurate records of all equipment issued
• Collect all equipment at the end of the season
• Inventory, distribute and procure all equipment
• Assign lockers and oversee the condition of the locker room
• Attend coaches meetings
• Assist players in the care and prevention of injuries
• Attend rules interpretation meetings
• Instruct players in the proper use of body building equipment, training and nutrition
• In cooperation with the Business Dept. (Maintenance) prepare outside facilities for all practice sessions
• Schedule, plan and conduct all practice sessions and scrimmages
• Prepare and distribute playbooks to all players
• Develop and enforce training rules
• Organize filming of all games where appropriate
• Present and discuss films from previous scrimmages
• Review and evaluate all game films
• Schedule and conduct meetings to discuss future opponents
• Communicate with classroom teachers to determine the achievement level of each player
• Participate in awards program by distributing awards to the players
• Instruct and supervise managers in game and practice preparation
• Evaluate players after each game and at the end of the season
• In cooperation with the Head Coach, oversee player conditioning
• Check, repair and fit equipment
• In cooperation with school Athletic Director, supervise team managers
• Supervise players in daylong practices, meetings and locker room activities
• Supervise players on bus trips to away games/scrimmages
• Assist High School Head Coach from press box and/or on sidelines –(J.V. Head/J.V. Asst./FR Head/ FR Asst.)
• Lead discussion of game film
• Evaluate varsity game film – (J.V. Head/J.V. Asst./FR Head/FR Asst.)
• Prepare offensive and defensive strategies
• Attend varsity high school games
• Participate in public relations activities
• Attend clinics, camps and seminars
• Be responsible for the enforcement of all rules of the O.H.S.A.A.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Rules and Regulations as stated in the “Coaches Handbook”
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport
• Attend off-season weight lifting and physical conditioning
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents. Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Maintain respect at all times of confidential information
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Scout for players within the student population at facility.
• Assist with physical examinations for all players
• Assist the Athletic Director in collecting all necessary fees from players
• Correspond with college and university personnel to assist players in acquiring athletic scholarships
• Ensure players meet necessary requirements regarding insurance, physical card, eligibility forms, and athletic waivers
• Take attendance at practices
• Serve as a role model for students
• Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
• Perform other related duties as determined by the Athletic Director

• Must meet all Parma City School District and Ohio Department of Education licensure requirements.
• CPR/AED certification
• Pupil Activity Permit issued by the State Department of Education

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Basic first aid
• Knowledge of the specific sport
• Ability to teach specific sports…