Part-Time Track Assistant Coach

Mercedes ISD (TX) - P.O. Box 419 Mercedes, TX

Part-time

P.O. Box 419 Mercedes, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the sports program at the assigned school. The position assists with conducting practices, teaching proper skills and techniques, and instructing student athletes in game strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
• Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students
• Assists with determining the game, meet, or tournament schedule
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competitions
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
• Models sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Maintains the equipment room in an orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach
• Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season
• Participates in special activities including parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head coach, Athletic Director and Principal or other appropriate administrators

Requirements

• Associate degree or 60 hours of college or Bachelor's Degree
• Must have 20 years of UIL experience and retired from TRS
• Some experience as an assistant coach at the high school or college level is preferred
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students