Track - Volunteer Coach SY26/27

Cloverleaf Local School District•Lodi, OH

About The Position

The Track Volunteer Coach assists in developing players for the varsity team under the direction of and responsibility to the head coach. The coach carries out the head coach’s program and recommendations and does not initiate inconsistent policies or procedures. The role includes organizing and conducting practices as needed, supervising team members before, during, and after practices and games, supporting team safety and injury prevention, and assisting with equipment, scheduling, transportation, officials, and home-game setup. The position is part-time and is offered under a one-year contract. The coach is expected to model responsible conduct, encourage positive fan involvement, work cooperatively with coaches, and support students’ ethical principles and democratic values. The coach may also assist with off-season coverage, scouting, staff meetings, clinics, and other duties assigned by the head coach, athletic director, or principal, as permitted by the negotiated agreement.

Requirements

State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate preferred, but not required.
Coaching and administrative abilities.
Obtain Pupil Activity Supervision Validation and CPR Certification.
Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes.
Knowledge of the care of and prevention of athletic injuries.
Organizational skills and resources to enhance the program.
Skill in oral presentations.
Ability to get along with other coaches.
Desire to invest time during the season.
Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques.
Ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities.
Demonstrated aptitude for successfully completing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing players for the varsity team under the head coach’s direction.
Carry out the program and recommendations established by the head coach; do not initiate inconsistent policies or procedures.
Wear proper attire during practices and games.
Assist the head coach in collecting players’ physical cards, emergency medical authorization forms, and codes of conduct.
Use the offensive and defensive philosophy provided by the head coach.
Carry required emergency forms for players, scorekeepers, and managers at practices and games.
Assist the head coach with distributing and collecting equipment.
Replace the head coach in emergency situations.
Conduct oneself appropriately on the field, avoid arguing officials’ judgment calls, know the rules, and be responsible for players’ conduct.
Teach by example and encourage positive fan involvement.
Report all games to the news media and athletic director.
Attend clinics with the head coach when requested.
Assist with off-season coverage, attend staff meetings, and help with scouting and other responsibilities delegated by the head coach.
Organize and conduct practices as needed.
Remain loyal to the head coach and the program.
Supervise team members before, during, and after practices and games.
Assist with planning schedules and transportation, arranging officials, and setting up for home games.
Inform participants of safety precautions and teach proper skills to reduce injury risk.
Routinely check equipment for safety concerns.
Report and provide care for injuries.
Serve as a role model and help students develop responsible conduct, ethical principles, and democratic values.
Perform other coaching duties assigned by the athletic director or principal as permitted by the negotiated agreement.