Boys' Varsity Spring Track & Field Coach

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School•New Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boys' Varsity Spring Track & Field Coach at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will be responsible for instructing and supervising student athletes, managing athletic activities, and ensuring the overall success and development of the track and field program. This role involves adhering to district policies, promoting sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles, and representing the school and district professionally. The coach will also work closely with the athletic department, trainers, and assistant coaches to maintain a safe and effective environment for student-athletes.

Requirements

Advance knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Knowledge of MIAA rules
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Completes and maintains appropriate certifications as required, including MIAA Coaches Certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience or a desire to work in a diverse school district

Responsibilities

Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
Supports the success of all GNBVT sports programs.
Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in boys spring track & field.
Manage and supervise athletic activities, fundraisers, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Supports the Athletic Department’s initiative of character development within our student-athletes.
Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from meets.
Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time manner for themselves and assistant coaches.
Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
Supervises students in locker rooms after practices and at home/away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
Works with the athletic trainer to ensure that medical and safety requirements are followed.
Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, assistant coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
Attends all required meetings. Including pre-season parent meeting, end of season awards night and all league meetings for the boys spring track & field program.
Ensures that all assistant coaches work together toward a common goal within the boys spring track & field program.
Completes end of season evaluations for all assistant coaches.
Works with the Coordinator of Athletics to maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the program.
Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries.
Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff and the media.
Completes and maintains appropriate certifications as required, including MIAA Coaches Certification requirements.