Head Coach - Girls Track

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

About The Position

The Head Coach provides education, leadership, supervision, and organization for an assigned high school interscholastic team. The coach leads all levels of the assigned sport, supervises athletes, managers, and assistant coaches, develops objectives, and ensures compliance with applicable district, league, state, and national rules. The role also manages team budgets, equipment, supplies, and safety; communicates with families and the school community; and organizes competitions, meetings, and athlete recognition.

Requirements

Successful prior experience as a head or assistant coach in the designated sport or activity.
Ability to motivate student athletes and communicate with individuals and groups from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to direct and evaluate assistant coaches and support personnel.
Ability to organize and manage all aspects of an interscholastic sport or activity and support district and building philosophy, goals, and objectives for student activities.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks.
Ability to maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with students, parents, and school personnel, and meet schedules and deadlines.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Current First Aid/CPR certification; First Aid, CPR, and concussion training must be completed before the first day of practice.
At least WIAA “Continuous Training Level” status.
Successfully pass WIAA rules tests and/or the WIAA officials test for the specific sport.
Complete further WIAA/OSD required training within the first two weeks of the season.

Nice To Haves

WIAA “Experienced” or “Preferred” Coaching Standard.
For pole vault coaching, “Pole Vault Coaching Training” is required.
For swim or diving coaching, Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches or Lifeguard Certification is required; U.S. Diving Safety Certification may be substituted for diving coaches.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and organization for all levels of the assigned sport or activity.
Supervise athletes, managers, and assistant coaches before, during, and after practices, conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other school-sanctioned events.
Develop appropriate objectives for the assigned sport or activity.
Write duties and expectations for assistant coaches, meet with them individually and as a group, and conduct required evaluations.
Maintain current knowledge of national, state, league, and district rules related to the sport, student participation, and parent and community involvement.
Manage the sport or activity budget and equipment and supply inventory; order necessary equipment and ensure equipment and facilities are safe.
Arrange equipment repair and maintenance as required by the manufacturer, insurance provider, and district.
Report unsafe equipment or facilities verbally and in writing to the building and district Athletic Director.
Teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to athletes and assistant coaches.
Report injuries using the OSD Accident Report Form and established process.
Clear athletes returning to play after an injury through the building Athletic Director.
Monitor student compliance with district athletic policies, student rights and responsibilities, building and team rules, and WIAA rules.
Immediately report violations or suspected violations of rules and regulations to the building Athletic Director.
Attend league meetings related to the assigned sport or activity as directed and approved by the building Athletic Director.
Coordinate and conduct parent meetings before the season and maintain parent communication throughout the season.
Organize awards and recognition for athletes or participants.
Communicate game or match results to appropriate media.
Assist other personnel as required to support completion of their work.
Participate in meetings such as parent conferences, professional development, hearings, and site meetings to receive or provide information or meet credential requirements.