Assistant Coach - Track

Jefferson Parish Schools•Avondale, LA

15h

About The Position

Assist the head track coach with developing, organizing, and implementing the track program and providing leadership to track personnel and student athletes. The coach must follow Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations. Work after the school day is required for team preparation, and work on weekends and holidays may sometimes be necessary depending on the team's preparedness. The coach helps supervise the program and maintain, inventory, and issue equipment; promotes sportsmanship and positive relations with the school and community; verifies student athletes' physical examinations and insurance documentation; participates in professional development; completes 36 Continuing Learning Units annually; and promptly reports rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility, incidents, and injuries. The coach works with the school athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics and performs other duties assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. The coach must protect the confidentiality of student information and access credentials for electronic and print records. The role requires effective oral, written, and digital communication with students, parents, school personnel, and media; representing the school or school system at events; and compiling data and preparing written reports for a supervisor. Physical duties include standing, running, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, demonstrating athletic techniques, positioning athletes, and moving heavy athletic equipment. The coach must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather and provide personal transportation to games, work locations, and meetings. JP Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, completion of CECP, and/or current LHSAA requirements.
Possess a Class B or higher CDL with P and S endorsements and no air-brake restrictions.
Meet all Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component requirements.
Be employed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator.
Meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and competency in basic track fundamentals.
Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS track rules and regulations.
Expertise, knowledge, and competency in sport-specific athlete conditioning.
Communicate in Standard English orally, in writing, and/or digitally.
Accurately give and receive information through a telecommunication system and communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
Accurately communicate with members of the media and represent the school or school system at functions.
Accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports to a supervisor.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and perform the stated physical activities.
Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations, and meeting sites.

Nice To Haves

Previous track playing experience, preferably at the college or university level; high school-level experience is the minimum preferred experience.
Previous track coaching experience at the junior varsity, junior high/middle school, or recreation activity level.
Expertise, knowledge, and competency in first aid for prevention and treatment of track injuries.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in developing, organizing, and implementing the track program.
Help supervise track personnel and student athletes and provide leadership to the program.
Follow applicable JPPSS and LHSAA rules and regulations.
Prepare the team for competition after the school day and sometimes work weekends and holidays as team preparedness requires.
Maintain, inventory, and issue athletic equipment with the head coach.
Promote sportsmanship and positive public relations in the school and community.
Ensure student athletes have current physical examinations and adequate insurance coverage, with required parent or guardian documentation regarding additional insurance.
Participate in professional development and complete 36 Continuing Learning Units per year, from July 1 through June 30.
Promptly report rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility information, and documentation of incidents or injuries.
Cooperate and communicate with the school-based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
Perform duties assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.
Maintain confidentiality and security of student records and database passwords.
Communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and media, represent the school or school system at functions, compile and access data, and provide written reports to a supervisor.
Demonstrate athletic techniques, physically transfer or position athletes as required, and move heavy athletic equipment.
Provide personal transportation to games, work locations, and meeting sites.