Track and Field - Boys Assistant Coach

Normandy Schools Collaborative • Saint Louis, MO

8h

About The Position

Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking an experienced Track and Field - Boys Assistant Coach to leadefforts the school's track and field program by developing and executing a shared vision and mission for the development of student-athletes. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Assitant Track and Field Coach implement the vision for academics and athletics in support of the Head Coach plan. Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation. Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MSHSAA Requirements for Athletic Coaches
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.

What This Job Offers