The Marblehead Veterans Middle School outdoor track coach is responsible for leading and motivating a team of middle school student athletes to practice regularly and compete at home and away meets. The coach is expected to teach track and field strategies and techniques. In addition the coach will promote teamwork sportsmanship and respect commitment integrity and responsibility. Below are the essential qualifications requirements and responsibilities of a Middle School Track Coach.QUALIFICATIONKnowledge of Track & Field techniques strategy and skills.Excellent communication and people skills.Ability to mentor and motivate athletes providing guidance feedback and support to help them achieve their goalsOrganizational and management skills including the ability to schedule and plan practices and events.Familiarity with Track & Field rules and safety guidelines.REQUIREMENTSExperience coaching and or participating in Track & Field eventsLeads by example regarding the promotion of sportsmanshipMust complete all Massachusetts coaching requirements which includes the NFHS Concussion CertificateMust complete Marblehead School District requirements: Fingerprinting CORI Background checkMust complete CPR/AED and First Aid CertificationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEyehand mindeye coordination physical dexterity and the ability to bend stoop walk talk and sitBe exposed to heat humidity dust rain snow and other weather and adverse environmental conditions.The ability to travel between locationsRESPONSIBILITIESMake practice plans and prepare the team to compete in meetsAttend all practices and meets including supervising on the bus to and from away matches. Communicate the teams practice and meet schedule with the team and parents or guardians. Communicate all fundraising activities with the team and parents or guardians.Organize distribute and collect uniforms from the team.Maintains a positive staff relationship with other coaches and the trainer..Work with the middle school principal and athletic director to ensure compliance with all necessary requirements and regulations including safety and liability issues.REPORTS TOMarblehead High School Athletic DirectorMarblehead Veterans Middle School Principal
Middle School Outdoor Track Field Coach
