TeacherCoach Varsity Track 2025-2026 SY

Position Title: Teacher/Coach (Varsity Track)SY

Department: Campus

Reports To: School Principal

Contract: School Year

Closing Date: Until Filled

*Teaching assignment will be based on your license area and district needs.

SUMMARY: The teacher/coach is responsible for promoting the student/athlete philosophy both during the academic instruction of the classroom and the total athletic teacher/coach must demonstrate strong content knowledge in their academic teaching area as well as a climate of respect to ensure a strong academic candidate should demonstrate an attitude of preparation for the classroom and field to maximize the total student academic learning and their athletic teacher/coach must demonstrate leadership in student/player development of these attributes: sportsmanship integrity and should possess strong communication and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Adhere to the curriculum pacing guide in order to maximize student learning.
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and District policy.
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics a desire to perform at the highest level an attitude of good sportsmanship and a sense of pride in self team school and community.
• Works cooperatively with building administrators and maintenance personnel in the maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Ensures the concept of Good Sportsmanship is communicated to all JNPSD athletes and parents.
• Promotes the athletic program within the school and community.
• Establishes and enforces the physical academic and training requirements of eligibility for participation; monitors class attendance and conduct of all athletes; coordinates required physical examinations for athletes.
• Attends all athletic events in assigned sport and shows interest and support for other athletic and academic events.
• Demonstrates knowledge of AAA rules.
• Works with athletic director and principal in the hiring of assistant coaches.
• Recommends to the athletic director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the assigned sport program.
• Works cooperatively with other JNPSD head coaches in order to operate a wellbalanced athletic program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• CDL Prefered or willing to obtain one for travel

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree with a license in the academic area to teach other than PE/Health isrequiredwith a coaching endorsement/AAA certificate courses in the organization and administration of athletic programs. Five years of experience as a teacher and coach preferred.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Ability to recruit and build a team and create an environment in which the team can use its skills and abilities to their maximum potential. Ability to interpret data and strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin or disability in its educational programs activities or employment practices.