Upper School - Track & Field Jumps Assistant Coach

The Nueva School•San Mateo, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coaching student-athlete/team strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and to help them develop important life skills. This position will assist both the JV and varsity.

Requirements

Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must have working knowledge of the sport's rules, regulations, techniques, and strategies.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and student-athletes.

Nice To Haves

Some experience as a jumps coach is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach and instruct jumpers (long, triple, high), individually or in groups, regarding the sport's rules, regulations, equipment, techniques, and tactics.
Observe jumpers during practice and competition to determine individual or team improvement needs.
Determine game strategy based on the individual and team’s capabilities.
Establish and maintain high standards of behavior and supervise athletes at all times.
Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Observe school, league, state, regional, and national athletic program regulations.
Model positive behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, parents, officials, and spectators – practice good sportsmanship.
Employ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Will work with both the boys and girls long jump, triple jump, and high jump.