Head Coach Track and Field HS2627_29

Belgrade Public Schools • Belgrade, MT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”

Requirements

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Successful experience playing/coaching high school/college track and field.
• Successful experience with hurdling, sprints and jumps.
• Holds a currently valid First Aid card with CPR (or ability to obtain certification within 1 month)
• Holds a currently valid MHSA Coaching Certifications and Endorsements.
• Has completed all NFHS Courses.
• Must have a flexible schedule.
• Attend the annual MHSA rules clinic or complete the rules clinic requirement on line.
• Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.
• Completion of NFHS Fundamental of Coaching course upon hire. (Course cost is at employee’s own expense) prior to starting date.
• Completion of NFHS Concussion in Sports course.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program within district rules and regulations.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Notifies the Activities/Athletic Director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the district uniformly when disciplining participants.
• Ensures program remains within budget appropriations.
• Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
• Trains and informs staff on the fundamental philosophy and skills expected and encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Consistently monitors student athlete's attendance, grades and conduct.
• Maintain a satisfactory competitive performance standard, which includes being part of the staff in all district weight lifting/conditioning programs in their particular sport.
• Responsible for selecting members to participate on the varsity team.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Directs work of student managers, assistants and statisticians.
• Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
• Assists the Activities/Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
• Assist administration in locating potential assistants upon request.
• Organize daily practices and game day procedures.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and meets, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED