23-24 - West Girls Head Track & Field Coach

23-24 - West Girls Head Track & Field Coach

West High

2,964.00 - 6,072.00

Purpose of Position:  The Head Track & Field Coach will oversee the entire West Track & Field Program and instruct the varsity high school track team, with particular emphasis on Girls team.  The Head Coach is responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the track or field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise the track program coaching staff including all Assistant/JV/Freshman coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee training of Track & Field athletes in all events in conjunction with other coaches.
Develop training plans for Track & Field athletes, particularly for the girls team,  in conjunction with other coaches.
Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home meets and invitationals as directed by the Athletic Director.
Contribute to event line-up planning with other coaches.
Attend and coach all practices.
Attend and coach all meets/events.
Assist other coaches in monitoring team members' practice attendance, school attendance, meet/event attendance, and grades.
Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
Responsible for providing student-athletes feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the track and field teams
Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
Coordinate off-season training and conditioning programs for the Track & Field teams
Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for Track & Field by the 2017-18 spring sports season.
Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of track and field skills, particularly in skill development and strategies.
If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching 
Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR with AED certification from a national certifying agency.
Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents.
Competitive experience in track and field at the high school level.
Previous coaching experience in track and field at the high school level particularly girls.
Ability to work cooperatively with other coaches in the program.
Knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with the District Athletic Code for members of the West track and field team.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise a team with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, officials, and safety.
Demonstrated ability to work positively with a diverse population of student athletes.
Ability to integrate the track and field program into the student- athlete's total school experience.
Preferred: Valid teaching license
Preferred: College playing/coaching experience
Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement Track & Field systems in a high school setting

Length of Work:
WIAA 2024 Spring Sports Season
Working Conditions:
Will be expected to work evenings and weekends.  Will be also be expected to work in various outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:
The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.