HS Track Assistant Coach

Pinnacle Charter School•Thornton, CO

1d•$2,400 - $3,200•Onsite

About The Position

The High School Assistant Track Coach is responsible for instructing student-athletes in the fundamental physical training, skills, and strategy necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of acceptable moral values and social behavior, pride of accomplishment, self-confidence, and self-discipline. This position maintains positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth, both educationally and personally. Reporting Relationships: Reports to: Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director and High School Track Head Coach. Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory role. Compensation: This is a part-time, seasonal, stipend-paid position. Stipend range is $2400 - $3200 per season and is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Essential Functions: Ability to help develop and organize a high school track program. Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with athletes, parents, families, peers, and the community. Build, form, and improve relationships with other athletes, coaches, teachers, and administrators with PCS and other districts/schools. Coach, evaluate, provide feedback to, and support high school athletes. Collaborate with community members on partnerships to support athletic programs. Communicate and foster positive relationships with athletes, parents, and families. Conduct athlete and parent meetings with clear, concise, and documented expectations. Cultivate and execute procedures for insuring open communication with athletes and parents. Develop and implement individual/team training plans by the day, week, month, and year as appropriate. Encourage and teach integrity, leadership, sportsmanship, and team-building. Establish direction and expectations for all athlete participants. Maintain professional behavior at all times. Monitor athlete academic status, attendance, and behavior. Recruit athletes through positive interactions while building the program. Responsible for acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and repair of equipment and uniforms. Responsible for supervision of games, locker rooms, practices, team trips, etc. Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of a HS track program and a willingness to examine new procedures and theories. Regular and timely attendance. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Previous coaching, sport participation, or teaching experience.
Ability to use approved first-aid and CPR skills.
Adhere to, be responsible for, enforce, implement, and understand athletic, school, district policies along with CHSAA By-Laws.
CPR & AED Certification required prior to start of season.
Possess or has the ability to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate prior to start of season.
Successfully pass the CHSAA Coaches Test, acquire CHSSA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA By-Laws prior to start of season.
Understand the signs and symptoms of concussions and remove players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussions.
Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
Creative and flexible in time of change.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (conflict management and resolution).
Excellent organization skills.
Experience with second language learners.
Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Responsibilities

Ability to help develop and organize a high school track program.
Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with athletes, parents, families, peers, and the community.
Build, form, and improve relationships with other athletes, coaches, teachers, and administrators with PCS and other districts/schools.
Coach, evaluate, provide feedback to, and support high school athletes.
Collaborate with community members on partnerships to support athletic programs.
Communicate and foster positive relationships with athletes, parents, and families.
Conduct athlete and parent meetings with clear, concise, and documented expectations.
Cultivate and execute procedures for insuring open communication with athletes and parents.
Develop and implement individual/team training plans by the day, week, month, and year as appropriate.
Encourage and teach integrity, leadership, sportsmanship, and team-building.
Establish direction and expectations for all athlete participants.
Maintain professional behavior at all times.
Monitor athlete academic status, attendance, and behavior.
Recruit athletes through positive interactions while building the program.
Responsible for acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and repair of equipment and uniforms.
Responsible for supervision of games, locker rooms, practices, team trips, etc.
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of a HS track program and a willingness to examine new procedures and theories.
Regular and timely attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.