Head Coach -Track & Field

Millcreek Township School District•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing students with an opportunity to participate in a competitive setting that fosters physical skills, teamwork, a sense of worth and competence, and an understanding of the pleasures associated with track and field, as well as the principles of fair play. Competitive athletic programs are intended to foster school spirit in a positive manner. The coach will instruct athletes in fundamentals, rules, proper training techniques, and safety procedures, and will design and supervise all practices and meets. This role requires strong organization and management of the entire track program, promotion of good human relations, and a commitment to high academic standards and student athlete well-being. The coach will also serve as a positive role model, promote effective communication, and adhere to all district and PIAA guidelines.

Requirements

Teaching certificate preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
Minimum two years track & field participation or coaching experience preferred.
Experience with successful winning program coaching experience preferred.
Ability and evidence of being able to transition student athletes to the next competitive level.
Experience in teaching both fundamentals and higher level technical skills.
Strong understanding of all levels of track program opportunities.
Demonstration of strong knowledge of all sport related rules that pertain to the safety and welfare of the student athlete that are either school district, PIAA, or National Federation related or mandated.
Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Instruct athletes in the fundamentals, the rules of the sport, proper training techniques and safety procedures.
Design and supervise all practices and meets.
Strong organization and management of the entire track program.
Promote good human relations within student body, parents, faculty, and community.
Promote a high academic standard and establish academic supports for student athletes.
Plan comprehensive pre-season and post-season conditioning programs.
Willingness to take leadership role to promote high ideals of sportsmanship, appropriate student athlete behavior, a healthy lifestyle, and to serve as a positive role model for the student athletes.
Establish a procedure to inform student-athletes and parents of the discipline policies and academic requirements regarding student activities set forth by the Millcreek Township School District.
Develop each team member to their skill potential.
Promote effective and positive communication with student-athletes, parents, administration, and coaching staff.
Promote a team concept and vision at all program levels while placing an emphasis on positive sportsmanship.
Effective, positive, and responsible communication to the student athlete, parents, and media.
Ability to relate/communicate in a positive manner to the student athlete.
Willingness to commit time in the off-season and regular season to improve the track program.
Acceptance and execution of responsibilities/duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Student Programs.
Adhere to guidelines and procedures set forth by the PIAA.
Maintain continued contact with administration/athletic office with regard to all aspects of the track program including scheduling, transportation, budget, safety, building and grounds facilities and the selection and monitoring of coaching staff.
Monitor and maintain a safe and secure athletic facility.
Willingness to promote and market student athletes to play/compete at the collegiate level.
Responsible, care, inventory, and issuing of equipment.
Create and maintain records/statics on team and individual team members.
Implement all board policies including fundraising, season calendar, discipline, attendance, eligibility, and booster groups.
Develop goals prior to season and submit for approval to the Director of Athletics and Student Programs.
Submit season summaries following each season to the Director of Athletics and Student Programs.
Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.