The Head Girls Track Coach organizes, instructs, and develops student-athletes by teaching the fundamentals of track and field while promoting academic achievement, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The coach is responsible for leading all aspects of the girls track program while developing athletes across running, jumping, and throwing events in a positive and competitive environment.
Qualifications
- Previous playing and/or coaching experience at the high school level or higher preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of track and field events, training methods, and athlete development.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to join an affiliated coaching association, if applicable.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to satisfy all MHSAA, district, and school coaching requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of Chandler Park Academy and the school district.
- Create, plan, organize, and teach the fundamentals of track and field to a diverse student population.
- Develop event-specific training plans for sprinters, distance runners, hurdlers, jumpers, and throwers.
- Plan and supervise practices, conditioning sessions, meets, and offseason training in accordance with MHSAA and league regulations.
- Evaluate athlete performance and provide instruction to maximize individual improvement and team success.
- Coordinate meet entries, event assignments, and competition logistics.
- Effectively and consistently communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, officials, and community members while modeling exemplary sportsmanship.
- Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of student-athletes.
- Commit to developing and conditioning student-athletes during the competitive season and offseason in accordance with MHSAA and league regulations.
- Build and maintain an atmosphere of fun, inclusion, mutual respect, and accountability.
- Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director, administration, teachers, and staff.
- Supervise assistant coaches and event coaches as assigned.
- Engage student-athletes in academic mentoring and monitor academic eligibility.
- Be available to student-athletes outside of scheduled practices, games, and events for at least 30 minutes before or after activities.
- Maintain appropriate records and follow all required procedures and administrative practices.
- Monitor the appropriate use, care, inventory, and security of athletic equipment, uniforms, materials, and facilities.
- Remain informed of all school board, management company, district, league, and MHSAA policies and procedures, including student supervision, athlete welfare, concussion protocols, electronic communications, technology use, and safety requirements.
- Attend required athletic department meetings, school staff meetings, coaches' meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Assist the Athletic Director and athletic department staff with game and event planning, setup, operations, and cleanup.
- Maintain a safe environment during all practices, competitions, travel, and team activities.
Work Location: In person
