Assistant Track & Field Coach -Pole Vault

Company: Alexandria City Public Schools
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Assistant Coach carries out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Head Coach; instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. This job reports to Head Coach/Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.

Qualifications:

• ACPS staff preferred.
  
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
  
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.
  
  Essential Functions:
  
  
• Instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
  
• Instructs participants on personal hygiene and safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and /or trainer immediately.
  
• Informs students of the insurance program available through the Alexandria City Public Schools.
  
• Provides all students involved in the program a safe environment through adequate supervision.
  
• Assists Head Coach with maintaining individual and team performance records.
  
• Assists Head Coach in providing accurate records of equipment to the assistant to the Director of Athletics/Director of Student Activities.
  
• Conveys the policies of the team, local school, and ACPS (e.g. regulation on Student Responsibilities and Rights and Extra-Curricular Activities) to all participants.
  
• Ensures compliance with rules, policies, and regulations of the Virginia High School League, regional and district councils, and ACPS.
  
• Submits forms to the Director of Athletics/Director of Student Activities (e.g. eligibility rosters, players', addresses, etc.) to meet requirements by the Virginia High School League, the School Board, local school, and ACPS.
  
• Follows School Activity Funds Manual and local school policies involving financial transactions.
  
• Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
  
• Informs students about athletic programs and encourages their participation.
  
• Assists Head Coach with public relations and conveying information on athletic program.
  
• Implements appropriate procedures when handling injury situations.
  
• Ensures availability of first aid kits and emergency care cards at all times.
  
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of participants.
  
• Participates in professional growth activities.
  
• Participates in the award program(s) in adherence to school procedures.
  
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
  
• Assists other personnel and performs other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
  
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
  
  Clearances
  
  
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
  
  Public Health Compliance
  
  
• Must follow safety and health protocols.
  
  WP

Keywords: Alexandria City Public Schools, Washington DC , Assistant Track & Field Coach -Pole Vault, Education / Teaching , Alexandria, DC