7th Gr Girls Head Track Coach Westchester Middle School

Current certified Duneland employees do not need to apply. You may contact Rich Gross directly if interested

Head track coach $3,500

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Establishes good relationships with students, parents and other staff members. This position will assist the head coach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education � GED or higher
2. Essential � High School Varsity or Collegiate � level experience as an athlete or coach.
3. High School Head Coaching, college head coaching and/or college assistant coaching experience preferred.
4. Criminal Background Check � A national, state and local criminal records and sex-offender registry check will be obtained and approved by Duneland before an offer will be made

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
2. Assesses student's skills and assigns team positions.
3. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both  individual and team development.
4. Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
5. Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
6. Coaches and instructs students, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
7. Observes students, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
8. Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
11. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
13. Follows National Federation, IHSAA, Duneland Athletic Conference, Duneland School Corporation, Chesterton Middle School regulations governing the athletic program.
14. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials, and spectators.
15. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
16. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
17. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
18. Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
19. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment,  inventory, and other related records.
20. Do not leave the athletic premises until all athletes have gone home or been picked up by their parents. At no time are coaches to give rides to athletes UNLESS an emergency exists.
21. Coaches are subject to being evaluated by the athletic director and or administration.
22. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

1. Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics
2. Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work
3. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation
4. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
5. Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
6. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes of the normal day and expectations
7. Proficiency in the use of all technology for the sport and record keeping  (i.e. computers, copiers, etc.)
8. Proficiency in the use of and the ability to learn required instructional software, ( i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs)
9. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
10. Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and district administrators

 
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)
 
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