Head Coach, Track- Jarrett Middle School

Job Title:
Head Coach

Reports to:
Site Athletic Director

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Salary: Extra-curricular Stipend Group I

Purpose Statement

The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Coach.

The Springfield School District is Missouri’s largest public school district and has built a reputation of academic excellence based on the outstanding performance of our students and schools. About 25,000 students attend 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school, 9 middle schools, 5 high schools and a variety of alternative education and choice programs.

The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose of assisting in the designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes;

and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.
• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for competition.
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
• Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, and state requirements and/or report scores and strategies.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Oversees student managers, volunteers, for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
• Serves as the liaison for their athletic program at a variety of functions (e.g. AIA meetings, tournaments, workshops) for the purpose of representing the District at those functions.
• Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
• Supports students during the college recruiting process for the purpose of assisting them in achieving their college goals.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned by the head coach, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements
(Minimum Qualifications)

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community support organizations and public relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury…