ZW Track and Field Assistant Coach (Hurdles and Long Jump) chez Zeeland Public Schools

Summary:
The Assistant Coach is responsible to aid in the development and growth of the program.  This position reports to the Varsity Coach.
 
Responsibilities:

• Attends athletic department meetings when scheduled.
• Passes MHSAA rules meetings online on a yearly basis.
• Maintains professional competency by attending clinics.
• Encourages athletes to excel in academic work.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the area when team members are practicing.
• Assists the Varsity Coach in enforcing disciplined behavior, code of fair play, and establishes and oversees penalties for not following team and school standards.  
• Establishes an effective relationship with players, parents, and administrators.
• Attends practices, games, and meetings punctually.
• Uses professional conduct, language, and decorum with players, opponents, officials, and fans.
• Works with the Athletic Director to maintain player eligibility information.
• Keeps the Athletic Director informed of any or all problems before, during, or after all sporting events.
• Teaches individual participants the skills necessary for the highest possible achievement in the sport involved.
• Assists players regarding future plans.  Example:  college entrance, scholarships, and so forth.
• Is a positive role model.
• Works to promote increased participation to improve methods, techniques, strengths, and endurance both in and out of season.
• Displays self-control and maintains a positive profile in contest situations with officials.
• Provides supervision of the locker room and training room.
• Encourage volunteerism amongst athletes, parents and community.
• Exhibit willingness to assist the program in duties as assigned by varsity head coach
• Performs such other services and assumes such other duties as assigned by the administrator in charge, which are not in violation of the master contract, school district policies, or rules and regulations.

 
New position for 2025/26 School Year
 
Once the posting deadline date has been met (if applicable), the supervisor/principal will review applications and schedule interviews with the most qualified candidates.  An email will be sent to applicants when the position has been filled.