Head Coach Unified Track and Field

Unified Track and Field Team Head Coach Hempfield High School

Job Summary: Oversee the administration of the high school's Unified Track and Field team which is composed of a proportional number of students who are Special Olympics-eligible (defined as students with an intellectual disability, cognitive delay, or developmental disability) and students without intellectual disabilities.

• Salary - $600
• 2 practices per week, 1 home meet, and 2 away meets with an estimated 40 hours for the season
• Liaison regularly with the school's athletic director and Special Olympics Pennsylvania to ensure quality program standards are being met.
• Develop and implement practice plans in which track and field instruction and coaching is provided to all participants.
• Impart the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principles of Unified Sports®.
• Provide guidance and manage team strategies at Unified Track and Field competitions.
• Recruit a proportional number of students who are Special Olympics-eligible.
• Handle any paperwork or administrative duties required by the school district and/or Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
• If serving as a host site for a Unified Track and Field competition, recruit volunteers to help conduct and manage the events.
• Attend the free Unified Sports® Track and Field Coaches' Training in your county. Complete the free online Special Olympics coaches' courses.

• Coaching experience preferred
• Evidence of effective leadership
• Ability to articulate vision for building/enhancing the scholastic program
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills

• Submission of a pre-employment medical examination
• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check