Asst. Track Coach

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
1/2/2024
Location:
Clear Creek Middle School
JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach
REPORTS TO: Principal/Activities Director
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain current certification through the Professional Teaching Standard Board (PTSB)
• Maintain all appropriate certifications (CPR, First Aid) and immunizations.

JOB GOALS/OBJECTIVES: To help each participating student achieve a higher level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for success in the sport involved.
• The assistant coach helps the head coach in choosing players for the team and assigning them to a position. He/she will need to help with tryouts and separate the players into varsity and junior varsity teams (or A, B, and C teams as applicable) based on skill, teamwork, and potential.
• Upon observing the players in practice sessions, the coach should help determine who will be the starters, keeping an eye for improvement from other players.
• The coach must have a good knowledge of the sport he/she is coaching. Experience playing, coaching, or acting as a referee is valuable for the position of an assistant coach.
• In addition to knowing about the rules of the sport, the coach must be aware of other rules and regulations.
• The assistant coach may be asked to help with paperwork and must be knowledgeable about several regulations.
• Must have a good relationship with their team while remaining the leader.
• Some coaches may need to encourage students working through injuries or in danger of losing their spot due to poor academic performance.