Assistant Girls Track Coach

South Kingstown Public Schools • Wakefield, RI

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About The Position

The Assistant Girls Track Coach is primarily responsible for assisting the Varsity Girls Track Team. The position also requires duties such as: Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the Head Coach Assist the Head Coach with meet strategy. Maintains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security. Model behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities Traveling to and from away contests Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, award nights, etc. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Girls Track Coach, Athletic Director or any other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Rhode Island Teaching Certificate preferred
• 1-3 years of experience coaching Track at the High School level preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount.
• Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.
• Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• Must possess the ability to assess players.
• Candidates will be interviewed, and the candidate who ranks highest in the interview process and meets the requirements of the position will be recommended for the position
• Completion of a successful interview.
• Successfully complete the RIIL-NFHS sponsored Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• Successfully complete a standard First Aid and CPR course.
• Successfully complete the NFHS Concussion Course. (renewed annually)
• Successfully complete the Rhode Island State Component. (renewed annually)
• Successfully complete the online course NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest. (renewed annually)
• Successfully complete a Background check.
• Successfully complete any additional courses assigned by the RIIL.
• New coaching hires must complete all courses within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• The Assistant Girls Track Coach is required to abide by the RIIL rules, abide by, and assist in implementing and enforcing all policies of the South Kingstown School District and the Athletic Administration.
• Use hands
• Reach in all directions
• See
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation
• Communicate using telephone or other communication equipment

Nice To Haves

• Rhode Island Teaching Certificate preferred
• 1-3 years of experience coaching Track at the High School level preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
• Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the Head Coach
• Assist the Head Coach with meet strategy.
• Maintains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Model behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Traveling to and from away contests
• Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, award nights, etc.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Girls Track Coach, Athletic Director or any other appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

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