Coaching - HS Varsity Asst. Track Coach - Coed

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting with the Girls and Boys Track Team, including tryouts, practices, and games. The coach will develop and execute training programs, motivate and mentor student-athletes, and instruct them in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training. A key aspect of the role is to guide student-athletes in developing moral values, pride, social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence, while fostering teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, and skills development. The coach will also ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes, cooperate with the School Athletic Director and District Athletic Department, and meet all mandated requirements from the District Board of Education, OHSAA, and ODE. This includes completing the Coaches Tool Chest (CTC) Training/Certification and obtaining an ODE Pupil Activity Permit (PAP). The role also requires checking the academic eligibility of student-athletes, adhering to District Athletic Department Policies, and modeling appropriate behavior. Maintaining suitable sideline conduct, accepting constructive criticism, and staying aware of administrative policies are also essential. The coach will provide in-season training rules and out-of-season conduct guidelines, follow due process for violations, and participate in clinics to improve coaching performance. Additionally, participation in school events and assisting in opponent preparation, along with maintaining equipment inventory, are expected.

Requirements

Fundraising experience.
Strong knowledge of track rules and techniques.
Must be passionate and dedicated to inspire student-athletes.
Have the ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
Serve as a positive role model.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills associated with the sport.
Possess an Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Pupil Activity Permit (PAP).
Provide proof of completion of Coaches Tool Chest (CTC) Training/Certification.
Provide satisfactory result of County Police Records Check, State BCII Check, and a FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coaching track preferred.
Ohio Secondary Teaching Certificate preferred.
Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the High School and/or College level desired.

Responsibilities

Assist with tryouts, practices, and games for the Girls and Boys Track Team.
Develop and execute an effective training program.
Motivate and mentor student-athletes on and off the Track.
Instruct and guide student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training.
Instruct and guide student-athletes in the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
Foster teamwork, discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and skills development.
Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
Cooperate with the School Athletic Director and the District Athletic Department.
Meet all requirements mandated by the District Board of Education, OHSAA, and ODE for Coaches Tool Chest (CTC) Training/Certification and ODE Pupil Activity Permit (PAP).
Check the status of academic eligibility for all prospective student-athletes.
Follow District Athletic Department Policies as outlined in the Coaches Handbook.
Model the behavior expected of student-athletes.
Maintain suitable sideline conduct, including the use of appropriate language.
Accept and profit from constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
Be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies.
Provide all applicable in-season training rules and out-of-season conduct rules to student-athletes.
Follow appropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
Participate in Clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
Participate in School events (e.g., Awards Night, Pep Assemblies, Athletic Boosters Meetings).
Assist in ensuring that the team is well-prepared for opponents.
Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.