Track Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire.
• Minimum two years track and field experience with general knowledge of fundamentals and rules of sport.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth ages 2 to 14 to teach fundamentals and skills of assigned program.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply math skills necessary for scoring of assigned sport.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense in order to understand and carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations where only occasional or no standards exist.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks completely and effectively.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and fellow employees.
• Good organizational skills and dependability regarding practices and matches.
• Ability to make independent decisions and ability to complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and appropriate role modeling for children.
• Ability to recognize and work within a child's strength and limitations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior coaching and/or group leading experience with youth populations preferred.
• CPR and first aid certification desired; ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants in skills, techniques, and code of conduct of track and field utilizing a variety to teaching and instruction methods.
• Create an enjoyable experience for participants of program while teaching fundamentals of sport or activity.
• Ensures that all participants have an opportunity to participate in program.
• Exercise and teach safety awareness and practices for skills and program.
• Ability to assess participant skill level and lead program accordingly.
• Communicate with participants, parents, co-workers, and supervisor to improve success of program and address any concerns.
• Provide regular feedback and program evaluation to Athletics supervisor.
• Discuss concerns and make recommendations for program improvements including content, marketing efforts, scheduling, etc.
• Clean and maintain surrounding program area (to include trash pickup and set-up and take down of equipment) before and after each program.
• May be assigned lead role responsibilities as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience.