Assistant Coach, Track and Field

Please note this posting is for Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity. Select your preference below.

Position Title:

Assistant Coach

Payroll/Personnel Type:
Seasonal

Reports to:

Athletic Director and Head Coach

Shift Length:
Varies

Union Eligibility:
Eligible

To assist in the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.

• Adheres to all adopted Board of Education policies
• Adheres to all MSHSAA policies and PHL Coaches Handbook
• Provides supervision of students during all aspects of the program
• Serves as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents the St. Louis Public Schools District in a well‑respected manner
• Upgrades his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
• Has thorough knowledge of MSHSAA and PHL athletic policies and is responsible for its implementation
• Demonstrates the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship
• Present at all practices, games and while traveling
• Provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant
• Understands the policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies
• Arranges for the issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same
• Recommends to the head coach budgetary item for the next year in his/her area of the program
• Examines the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms
• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach
• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in‑season and out‑of‑season conditioning and weight programs
• Attendance should be consistent
• Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to communicate with families, students, and school employees
• Knowledge of relevant sport and its rules and regulations
• Ability to provide positive and constructive coaching and feedback to athletes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate success in area of application

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired
• Knowledge and background in the assigned sport

• Completion of 60 or more college credit hours prior to coaching OR serving as a provisional assistant for 3 school years AND;
• Missouri Teaching Certification OR NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) passed prior to coaching

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books, equipment, uniforms, and AV/VCR carts
• The employee is directly responsible for safety, well‑being, or work output of other people
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read…