High School Boys & Girls Assistant Track Coach

DeKalb Co Central United School District•Waterloo, IN

14h

About The Position

The Assistant Track Coach is responsible for coaching student-athletes in strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and motivating them to develop an appreciation of the sport. The role supports the development and supervision of the team, promotes academic achievement and appropriate conduct, and follows applicable athletic program regulations and established procedures.

Responsibilities

Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate.
Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to support individual and team development.
Work with the athletics director to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
Assign duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observe players during competition and practice to identify individual or team improvement needs.
Determine strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior and properly supervise athletes at all times.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met and encourage high academic standards.
Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Confer with parents or guardians, as necessary, regarding their students’ athletic performance.
Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Represent the team and promote the sport through communication with news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Follow established procedures for the care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Work with the athletic director to develop an awards policy and submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participate in special activities, including parents’ night, banquets, and award nights.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.