Assistant Middle School Boys Track Coach

Urbandale Community School District • Urbandale, IA

78d

About The Position

The Assistant Middle School Boys Track Coach is responsible for instructing participants in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for individual and team success. The role emphasizes the development of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship among student-athletes. The coach will implement quality principles and tools to enhance the effectiveness of the program.

Requirements

• Knowledge of sports and rules.
• Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
• Demonstrate and convey knowledge of the sport.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and abide by the rules and regulations governing the sport.
• Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.
• Appropriate BOEE licensure.

Responsibilities

• Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
• Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team and the program as a whole.
• Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness, and skill development.
• Show concern for the safety and well-being of athletes.
• Command respect and set a positive example.
• Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches.
• Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
• Demonstrate concern for the athletes' academic program and conduct.
• Inform student-athletes of potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury.
• Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs, and program information.
• Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
• Provide supervision and administration of team members during contests, events, and practices.
• Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support