Assistant Coach – Boys Outdoor Track & Field – Westerly Public Schools – Westerly, RI

Department: Athletics Class Title: Assistant Coach – Boys Outdoor Track & FieldFTE: 25 hrs/week / 12 weeksGeneral Statement of duties: This position is responsible for coaching student athletes in sport specific techniques and strategies, while maintaining the core philosophies of Westerly Public Schools. Supervision Received: The Assistant Boys Outdoor Track & Field Coach is supervised by the Head Outdoor Track & Field Coach and the school Athletic Director.Supervision Exercised: The Coach is responsible for student supervision immediately preceding, during and after practices and/or games.Nature and Scope of Position: Job Functions and Responsibilities: Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program. Work with the head coach and athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions. Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times. Follow established procedures in the event of an athletes injury. Participate in special activities to include parents night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Assist Head Coach in The Following: Monitoring academic progress and encourage student athletes to challenge themselves academically.Provide input and execute well planned practice schedules.Asses the skills of players and provide personnel opinions.Provide the appropriate instruction necessary to execute each days plan.Be a model of behavior on the court, locker room, bus rides and game days.Maintain proper records such as attendance, injuries, academics, etc.Other Duties Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator. Ensure safety of student-athletesPromote fair playCommunicate instructions and commands using clear, simple language. Encourage participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques; especially by demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence.Resolve team issuesCommunicate with familiesPromote out of season competition on other WHS Athletic teamsRequired qualifications for appointment: Knowledge, skills and capabilities: Strong leadership ability.Keen understanding of teamwork, team building and group managementStrong communication and listening skillsAbility to be both assertive and professionalAble to successfully complete a national background checkMaintain good standing within the RI Track Coaches AssociationEducation: Bachelors degree preferred. Certifications: Obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications Pass NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching within 30 days of hire Annually complete the NFHS Concussion management course Cardiac Prevention in School Sports Follow all RIIL/RIDE policies for maintaining certification