Position Description

TITLE:  TRACK COACH - MIDDLE SCHOOL 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To develop a competitive and representative team in the sport to which he/she is assigned with emphasis upon development of young people in terms of teamwork, leadership, character, athletic skills and wholesome attitudes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Hold a Collegiate Professional License.
2. Have had at least three years of successful experience, some of which shall have been in the sport to which assigned.
3. Have demonstrated skills by personal participation in the sport in which assigned.
4. Have demonstrated skills in working effectively with students and staff personnel in athletic programs.
5. Have demonstrated an abiding interest in the sport to which assigned.
6. Be a person of unquestionable morals and integrity.

REPORTS TO:  ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/PRINICIPAL

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. To foster, develop, and display the highest level of sportsmanship among coaches, athletes, spectators, and officials.
2. To organize and supervise all practice sessions of the teams in the sport to which assigned.
3. To make sure that all players are physically fit before engaging in competitive sports.
4. To assess students' skills, monitor students during competition and practice, and keep the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
5. To develop and manage an evaluation process to determine whether or not candidates become regular members of the team or teams in the sport to which assigned.
6. To organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
7. To develop and manage a system for issuing equipment to players, maintaining equipment, and storing equipment when not in use.
8. To supervise players to and from games that are played away from home.
9. To supervise the care facilities assigned for the sport to which assigned.
10. To keep abreast of the most productive methods for teaching skills in the sport to which assigned.
11. To follow to the athletic guidelines and policies established by the Virginia High School League.
12. To perform other duties as assigned by the head coach/Athletic Director/Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Coaching contract with compensation and benefits approved by School Board policies and regulations.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated by the head coach/Athletic Director/Principal in accordance with school board policy, administrative regulations and evaluation of support personnel.