Track and Field Head Coach

Track and Field Head Coach (Job )

Location:

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School (Sauk Rapids, MN). Working hours include practices and meets;  competitive season runs early March through mid June.

• Develop and implement the track & field program for grades 9-12.
• Instruct participants, oversee safety, meet & practice plans, and supervise coaches.
• Assess skills, teaching and coaching abilities, participant development and motivation.
• Lead directing, communicating, teaching, recruiting, practices, demonstrations, advising, organizing and assessing.
• Handle budgeting and scheduling of practices.
• Collaborate with Activities Director to grow and develop the program.
• Coach and instruct students individually or in groups on rules, regulations, and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Supervise assistant coaches and oversee their duties.
• Assess student skills, assign teams & positions.
• Develop practice schedules and assign duties to subordinate coaches.
• Observe students during practice and competition to identify improvement needs.
• Maintain professionalism while supervising students and coaches.
• Serve as a team representative, promote track & field to parents, visitors, region, MSHSL.
• Assist with equipment, supplies, uniforms maintenance.
• Develop and sustain positive relationships with participants and coaches, provide motivational support and guidance.
• Encourage booster and parent involvement.

• Coaching experience in track & field.
• Organization skills.
• Supervision experience.
• Passion for track & field.
• Serve as a positive role model for children.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to become certified at a District sponsored training.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Availability to work varying practice shifts, nights and weekends for events.
• Demonstrated ability to teach skill development and proper techniques in area of specialty.
• Ability to lift equipment.
• Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with students, parents and assistant coaches.
• Practice mature judgment and sound decision-making.

Based on the  Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Association's Master Agreement Schedule C at BA+10 lane at 11% starting at $5,797 up to $7,949; no additional benefits beyond those required by law.

Applications accepted online 47.org/start-your-career until filled.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.