Athletic Coach: .5 Assistant Indoor Track & Field

South Burlington School District • South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Assistant Indoor Track & Field Coach directs student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training needed to participate in the sport. The coach assists the Varsity Coach and school leadership with sport administration, practices and events, equipment and facility oversight, and student-athlete supervision. The role requires collaboration, leadership, mentoring, and a commitment to good sportsmanship.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability, and a commitment to good sportsmanship.
• Effective organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and fitness equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and School Board policies.
• Knowledge of existing system, state, and league regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience organizing and leading a comprehensive sports program.
• Advanced knowledge of, or demonstrated continued learning in, health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Varsity Coach with scheduling and coordinating transportation to tournaments and special sport events.
• Assist with preparing scheduled practices and sporting events.
• Coordinate facility use with maintenance and other school staff.
• Ensure student athletes provide the Activities/Athletic Director with required health certifications, parent consent, and eligibility documentation.
• Follow safeguards for the maintenance of equipment, storage areas, and facilities.
• Provide information about assigned areas for budget preparation.
• Collect payment for equipment that is damaged, lost, or not returned.
• Arrange for equipment issuance, storage, and reconditioning; maintain annual inventories and current equipment records.
• Instill respect for equipment and school property, including their care and proper use.
• Monitor equipment rooms and authorize access for entering, issuing, or requisitioning equipment.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, check facility cleanliness, and secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving.
• Ensure equipment is clean and properly maintained.
• Provide participants with the sport’s training rules and regulations.
• Travel to and from, and attend, all practices and games.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Supervise student athletes during transport, in locker rooms and facilities, and at events.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Allow student athletes access to authorized areas at appropriate times.
• Enforce discipline consistent with school policy and team expectations; promote morale and cooperation and resolve complaints or disputes.
• Keep current on technical aspects of team sports, sport trends, developments, and research; attend clinics, conferences, and other teams’ contests whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitively priced health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Sick time
• Professional time and other leaves
• Retirement plan: VT State Teachers Retirement for educators; for other staff, a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the District
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed