Track and Field, Head Coach

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TYPE OF POSITION:
Extracurricular Hours may vary based on program needs.

REPORTS TO:

Activities Director, Building Principals.

SUPERVISION:
Assistant Coaches, Volunteers (under the direction of the Activities Director).

STIPEND: $5,851 - $7,375 (depending on experience and qualifications).

QUALIFICATIONS: MN Coaching license or Bachelor's Degree in sports/fitness related field OR proven knowledge and experience necessary to coach the activity; completion of six quarter college credits (or equivalent), or 60 clock hours of instruction in first aid and the care and prevention of athletic injuries; and completion of a coaching methods or theory course.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise the activity; previous coaching experience and substantive knowledge base in assigned activity; proven ability to work with high school aged students modeling positive character and responsible behavior; orientation toward continuous improvement.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Variable schedule to accommodate practices and competitions in a major sports program.

POSITION SUMMARY: To direct, support and fully implement the assigned high school activity with an education based philosophy of teaching and coaching. St. Cloud Public Schools has a tradition of excellence and a history of accomplishment. We are seeking committed and accomplished educational professionals who are looking to coach in lead or support roles in our extra-curricular programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assists the Activities Director with Administrative Functions;
Knows and implements all District and School Athletic Policies and procedures for the entire sports program;
Knows, interprets and consistently implements system, state and MSHSL regulations;
Understands and follows District procedures for reviewing and responding to complaints or concerns related to the sports program;
Assists the Activity Director in scheduling, providing transportation and managing equipment for regular season events, tournaments, plays and other special sports events;
Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times, coordinating as necessary with maintenance and other school employees;
Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parent consent and eligibility;
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites;
Attends public/staff/departmental meetings related to the sports program;
Advises the Activity Director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes for program;
Directs Coaching Staff – establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff;
Arranging for conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff training and awareness of overall program;
Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates assistants;
Maintains discipline, responds to concerns or complaints, and works to support effective teaming cooperation among coaching staff;
Coordinates with 7-12 programs in an educationally grounded approach to athletics.

Direct Students/Athletes – teaches and models respect for team members, coaches, opponents, officials and fans;
Supports both individual participant development and team development, assisting all team members in reaching goals;
Communicates training rules, eligibility requirements, team expectations, and other regulations of the sport to each student who is considered a participant;
Monitors student-participants grades and conduct as related to team participation and eligibility;
Provides supervision, assistance and guidance for each participant at all practices and team functions;
Initiates and supervises programs and procedures to address sports injuries and medical emergencies;
Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians;
Determines discipline when necessary with attention to due process, contacting parents when a student is disciplined, dropped from the program or…