Head Coach - Track and Field

Rockbridge County School District • Lexington, VA

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About The Position

Organizes, coordinates, and promotes a comprehensive athletic program that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community. Provides leadership, coaching instruction, and motivation to maintain a successful athletic program

Requirements

• Candidate must possess knowledge of coaching techniques for student athletes and the rules and regulations of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish good working relationships with students, coaches, administrators, parents, and other school-community members.
• Travel to various schools and/or athletic events is a requirement.
• Candidate must possess good moral character and is expected to be a role model, in and out of the school, consistent with the RCPS expectations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides strong leadership and motivation to build a successful athletic program
• Complies with the rules and regulations of the Virginia High School League, and the regional and district councils
• Supervises, directs, coordinates, and monitors student athletes, under the direction of the head coach
• Attends team practices and games
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions (including the monitoring of environmental conditions) to protect students, employees, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Informs students about the program and encourages their participation
• Prepares and submits forms to the athletic director as required by the Virginia High School League and RCPS School Board, i.e., eligibility roster, players’ addresses, accident reports
• Models and instills positive sportsmanship qualities to the student athletes in all activities
• Interacts with student athletes, teachers, parents, and the community to build enthusiasm
• Provides and/or monitors appropriate medical assistance to injured participants in athletic activities, as requested by head coach
• Instructs participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to a coach and/or athletic trainer immediately
• Ensures the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times
• Coordinates decision-making regarding participation of injured athletes with Athletic Trainer and the Activities Director, as needed
• Engages community support for the development of a total athletic program
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, records, supplies, and skills up-to-date
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of rules, regulations, and effective coaching practices
• Participates in the awards program(s), as required by building administrator(s)
• Organizes and monitors fund raising activities
• Monitors academic performance of athletes and ensuring that academic assistance and follow-up is provided for athletes that need it
• Coordinates team transportation arrangements for all away games/activities with the Athletic Director
• Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
• Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model
• Provides a good role model of an educated professional in appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/system policies and practices

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed