Track and Field Coaching Positions
About The Position
Avenues Athletics Department is seeking committed coaches to develop, plan, and implement its growing sports curriculum. The role involves instructing student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training to achieve individual and team success, while fostering integrity, pride, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork, and self-confidence. This is a part-time, seasonal position averaging 5-10 hours per week. Varsity roles meet 4 times a week for 1.5 hours each, and Middle School roles meet 3 times a week for 1.5 hours each. Competitions are up to 1.5 hours, not including travel time. On race days, athletes leave between 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, and candidates should be available to travel with the team. The Varsity schedule includes meets 4x per week, with practices on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm, and Wednesdays from 2:45-4:15 pm. The team races in 1-2 meets per week, starting between 4-5 pm.
Requirements
- Head coaches have 2+ years of track & field head coach experience
- Assistant coaches have 1+ years of coaching or related experience
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department
- Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category
- Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential to this position
- Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must be living in New York or surrounding area during the season
- Successful completion of careful reference and background checks
Nice To Haves
- High-level competitive playing experience
Responsibilities
- Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels
- Attend all scheduled games and practices
- Manage and coordinate practice and game plans
- Be responsible for handling all administrative duties related to their team
- Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events
- Support head coach in promoting the mission of the program
- Contribute to and/or run practice sessions
- Gather and record statistical information
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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