Job Description

Iron Mountain School District

Title:

Boys and Girls Varsity Track Coach

Reports To:

Athletic Director/Superintendent

Employment Status:

Part time

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license Coaching and administrative abilities. Attendance at a Sports Medicine Credit In-service (preferred) Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes. Knowledge of the care of and for prevention of athletic injuries. Organization skills/resources to enhance the program. Skill in oral presentations. Able to get along with other coaches. Desire to invest time during and out of season. Knowledge of track with emphasis on fundamentals. Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques. Ability to diagnose player deficiencies/prescribe corrective activities. Ability to make minor repairs on equipment.

General Description:

To prepare a track and field program for interscholastic competition.

Essential Functions:

Encourage students to participate in the program. Account for the condition, inventory, distribution, and procurement of all equipment. Account for the procurement and distribution of all medical supplies and equipment. Account for assignment of lockers and the condition of the locker room. Schedule, record, and assist as needed, with physical examinations for all track and field athletes. Account for the collection of all fees, if any. Instruct and assist players in the care and prevention of injuries. Account that all players meet necessary requirements pertaining to insurance, physical cards, eligible forms, and athletic waivers. Attend rules interpretation meetings. Instruct players in the proper use of training equipment. Schedule, plan, and conduct all practice sessions; develop schedules. Prepare outside facilities for all practice sessions. Accountable for player behavior during practice sessions, meetings, locker room activities, bus trips, and other activities. Contribute to public relations by providing information to local media, school newspapers, and other school publications. Correspond with college and university personnel to assist players to acquire athletic scholarships. Communicate with classroom teachers (if needed) to determine the achievement level of each player. Participate in Awards Program by distributing awards to the players. Instruct and supervise support personnel in contest and practice preparation. Attend and participate in Athletic Booster Club Meetings; if possible. Evaluate players after each contest and at the end of the season; establish incentive off-season running programs. Confirm transportation arrangements with transportation supervisor/director for trips concerning the team. Shall be responsible for fund-raising projects for purchase of new equipment; if necessary.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. Conducts other duties related to the coach's duties as assigned by the athletic director and/or superintendent.

Varsity Track Coach:


This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position Varsity Track Coach. The Varsity Track Coach will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the athletic director and/or the superintendent of schools.





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