WMS: Girls Track & Field; Helpers stipend), season runs

WMS:
Girls Track & Field (6-8) Helpers ($500 stipend)

Season runs April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026

Job location:

West Middle School, Traverse City, Michigan.

Job : 5523555
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

The helper is responsible for helping the coaching staff with each participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The helper reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison.

• Adheres to the TCAPS Code of Conduct; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site.
• Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports.
• Helps individual participants develop the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, training techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/ LEAP Liaison, and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross-town rivalry.
• Supports the coaching staff in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program.
• Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach.

• Helps maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Helps supervise fundraising efforts.
• Helps with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Helps maintain a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies, and recommends uniform, equipment and supply requests to the coaching staff.
• Helps the coaching staff develop consistent and positive communication through the school and media to inform parents and the general public about the athletic program.

• Reinforces the coaching staff in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport; if applicable.
• Reinforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Helps the coaching staff establish performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport.

• Helps the coaching staff oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety.
• Reports injuries to the trainer if applicable and/or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director.
• Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature.
• Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.
• Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.

• Helps the coaching staff with assigned practice sessions and assigned out-of-season conditioning program.
• Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors.

Remaining responsibilities as assigned by coaching staff.

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• First aid and CPR training preferred.
• Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate success in area of application.

Variable

Stipend of $500

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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• 1009 S Oak Street
• Traverse City, Michigan 49684
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