Job Title: High School Athletics - Track & Field Head Coach
Position type: Seasonal / Stipend ($2,100)
Reports to: Athletic Director
Sportsmanship and Conduct
- Model good sportsmanship and respect for all student-athletes, officials, coaches, and parents
- Report results of every contest to Athletic Director
- Read and adhere to all items in the 'Coaches Handbook'
- Encourage students to balance academics with athletics
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines, create Emergency Action Plan
- Maintain updated rosters
- Become familiar with NFHS rulebooks and AIA bylaws
- Monitor student eligibility and communicate with Athletic Director
Scheduling
- Coordinate with Athletic Director in preparing practice and game schedules during the preseason
- Notify Athletic Director and Reception in advance when students will need to be dismissed from classes for athletic events
- Take attendance before team departures and give roster to Reception
- Communicate with parents and students for cancellations or rescheduled events
- Reserve facilities through the Athletic Director for practices and games
- Communicate transportation needs for events out of town
- Coordinate with Athletic Director for Summer camps or offseason workouts
Equipment, Uniforms, Finances
- Distribute, collect, and keep inventory of uniforms and equipment
- Maintain accurate records of equipment issued
- Submit equipment needs for the next season to the Athletic Director
- Return keys issued for school storage
- Understand the programs financial responsibilities and budget
- Encourage support for fundraising
- Coordinate with Office Manager for donation tracking and receipts
- Work with Athletic Director for approval of sponsorships and fundraising
- Seek approval from Athletic Director for large purchases
- Plan overnight trips and coordinate expenses and reimbursements through the Office Manager
Employment Requirements (must submit prior to first practice)
All Coaches:
- Short resume specific to coaching
- W – 9 Taxpayers Identification Number and Certification Form
- Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number (Filed through DPS website)
- SafeSport Core Training Certification (90 minutes)
For Van Drivers:
- Driver's License
- Copy of Insurance
- ADV 39 Month Driving History Record Motor Vehicle Record Request
*Please email this information to Darlene Riordan: [email protected]
Head Coaches Only (1 per program):
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (Contact Jenni Cyphers with any First Aid / CPR questions)
- AIA/NFHS Coaching Education Certificate (course opens before season of sport)
