Head Coach - Track - Girls @ York Chester Middle

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Head Coach - Track - Girls is responsible for leading the girls’ track program at York Chester Middle and serving as a personal example of high moral character and superior teaching standards. The coach prioritizes sportsmanship and works with faculty and staff to support athletes’ academic and moral success. The role oversees coaching staff, athlete development, program administration, communications, safety, equipment, facilities, scheduling, and budget responsibilities.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Previous successful coaching experience in track.
Thorough knowledge of Gaston County Schools Board of Education athletic policies and responsibility for their implementation by the sports program staff.
Knowledge of applicable system, state, and conference regulations, with the ability to implement them consistently and interpret them for staff.
Ability and willingness to organize and supervise the track program.
Superior knowledge of the technical aspects of track and willingness to continue examining relevant new theories and procedures.
Understanding of the growth and development of students at the assigned school.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to perform very heavy work, exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 25 pounds constantly to lift objects.
Visual acuity to operate required equipment and motor vehicles, use measuring devices, inspect work, prepare data and statistics, work with figures and records, operate a computer, and conduct extensive research and reading.
If offered the position, pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test; the role is subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience in a public school system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote track within the school by recruiting athletes who are not participating in other sports programs, and promote the sport outside the school through news media and other feasible means.
Ensure oral and written releases to local media are accurate and routed through the Principal and Gaston County Schools’ Communications Department; maintain good public relations and provide media with schedules, tournament information, and results.
Follow the proper administrative chain of command, refer requests and grievances through appropriate channels, and attend required public, staff, and departmental meetings.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and encourage morale and cooperation.
Delegate duties to assistants, supervise implementation, evaluate staff effectiveness at season’s end, and establish the program’s coaching philosophy, skills, and techniques. Arrange conferences, clinics, and staff meetings; train staff and encourage professional growth and clinic attendance.
Provide documentation required for physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility; communicate training rules and sport regulations to athletes.
Monitor athletes’ grades and conduct, understand middle school athlete development, attend all practices and games, and provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards to participants.
Establish policies and programs for injuries, medical attention, and emergencies; submit paperwork for disabling athletic injuries to the county athletic office within 24 hours.
Assist athletes with college or advanced educational selection and direct student managers, assistants, trainers, and statisticians.
Determine discipline, establish due-process procedures, and contact parents when a student is dropped from the program or becomes ineligible.
Organize preseason meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests; assist the Athletic Director with scheduling, transportation, and tournament and special-event requirements.
Participate in budgeting with the Athletic Director, establish next-season requirements, recommend equipment specifications, and operate within budget appropriations.
Advise the Athletic Director and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes.
Prepare for scheduled sports events and practices, adhere to facility schedules, coordinate with maintenance and school employees, and safeguard assigned equipment and sites.
Account for equipment and fees for lost or unreturned equipment; arrange issuing, storage, and reconditioning; submit annual inventories and maintain current records. Mark and identify equipment, monitor equipment rooms and coaches’ offices, and control access and equipment requisitions.
Ensure athletes use only authorized building areas at appropriate times; inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games; maintain sports equipment cleanliness and maintenance; secure the building when custodians are not on duty; and teach athletes to respect and care for school property.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal or Superintendent in accordance with Gaston County Board of Education Policy and North Carolina Administrative Code and Statutes.