Assistant Indoor Track Coach

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Job Title: Athletic Coach: Assistant Indoor Track - Doherty High - Winter 2026 - - Reports To: Building Principal and the Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics - Season Dates: November 30, 2026 - March 1, 2027 - Accountability Objective: Organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program in the assigned sport to meet the needs and interests of the school community. Provide effective leadership that ensures a positive learning environment and stresses the importance of academic achievement. Demonstrate high ethics, professionalism, human relations, and be a positive role model for all students. - Principal Responsibilities: - Required Qualifications: - Preferred Qualifications: - Note: Preference will be given to qualified candidates for coaching positions who possess MIAA certification. Individuals enrolled in courses leading to MIAA certification are eligible to apply. Contact David Shea for information and course schedule on MIAA certification. - Positions Subject to Student Enrollment, Attendance, and Funding: This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.
• Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
• Issue, collect, inventory, and return equipment, uniforms, and other materials consistent with department guidelines.
• Supervise all students involved in the program and ensure safety by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
• Supervise student athletes in locker rooms and on buses.
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately; implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit.
• Submit coach's game report within 24 hours of each game.
• Complete and submit accident reports, disciplinary action, parent complaints, and other required documents as assigned by the director.
• Attend sporting events and related activities, including wellness programs, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the director.
• Expertise and training in appropriate areas of athletics (rules of sport, techniques of coaching), organization, and administration.
• Thorough working knowledge of MIAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, officials, and the community.
• Commitment to provide equal opportunity in sports for all students.
• CPR certification.
• First aid certification.
• MIAA coach certification.
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
• Extensive background in coaching, officiating, and fundraising.
• Flexibility with work hours, duties, assignments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African language.
• Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.