POSITION: Assistant Track Coaches (3 Positions Available)

START DATE: February 27, 2024

HOURS: 1.5-2 Hours Per Day (4:00pm - 5:30/6:00pm)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Assistant Coach is for the purpose of assisting the Head Coach in organizing and conducting the athletic program to meet the needs of the participants, by providing them worthwhile learning experiences.

Essential Job Functions:

Exhibit exceptional integrity and character at all times.
Be a positive role model in the school and community.
Perform delegated duties assigned by the Head Coach.
Be knowledgeable of and implement the planned system and style of play as established by the Head Coach.
Enforce all athletic regulations and take initiative in making proposals for improvement in the program through the Head Coach to the Athletic Director and principal.
Attend meetings and professional development organized and conducted by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or principal.
Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities or student/athletes including, but not limited to, game, practice, locker room, and transportation.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of skill development, training techniques, fundamentals, game strategy, and the rules of the sport.
Commit to continued professional development and improvement of the knowledge of skill development, training techniques, fundaments, game strategy, and the rules of the sport.
Be responsible for the care, distribution, and collection for District equipment and supplies.
Communicate with athletes in a manner that models respect. Refrain from using profanity or derogatory language at participants, officials, parents, or others associated with the program.
Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, athlete, parents, and staff throughout the program and school.
Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports by encouraging athletes to play more than one sport.
Practice professional conduct during events and practices.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
Handle program finances that align with current District practice.
Report any conduct that violates the physical, mental, or emotional safety of anyone involved in the program within 24 hours to the Athletic Director.
Adhere to all interscholastic policies, rules, and procedures, working within the confines of the rules and by-laws of the OSAA (as applicable), Mt. Hood Conference, and Board Policies.
Support the academic achievement of student/athletes.
Report participant injuries to the trainer following current District procedures.
Attend all meetings as required by the Athletic Director, principal, Head Coach, or league leadership.

Other Job Functions:

Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

Experience Preferred: Prior experience in coaching with increasing levels of responsibility. Knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, and student supervision.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to effectively communicate in verbal and written modes with student/athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and other school staff. Strong leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, student supervision, and District policies.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perceptions/accommodation/field of vision.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

Licensed, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
- Must have or be able to obtain OSAA Certifications, including but not limited to:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment)

Terms of Employment: Extended day contract through the negotiated agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Extra Duty Personnel.