Assistant Coach - Track - Payette School District

The Payette School District has the following coach opening for the 2024-2025 school year:

Assistant Track Coach - Payette High School [Focus on sprints, hurdles, distance, and pole vault]

The Payette High School administration, head track coach, and athletic director will select an assistant coach.

Goals

• Motivate and develop each athlete’s skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character
• Provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect
• Provide leadership and motivation to excel

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions
2. Organize practice schedules and meet rosters
3. Assign positions to players and develop strategies and styles of play
4. Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
5. Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in track
6. Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
7. Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation
8. Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
9. Cooperate with the bookkeeper regarding proper fundraising, ordering supplies, and maintaining adequate account management following bookkeeping guidelines.
10. Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy about medical procedures and student-athletes, including the district’s concussion policy
11. Ensure that students are eligible to participate, have sufficient grades, and have had any necessary physical examinations
12. Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
13. Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
14. Maintain high standards of conduct for student-athletes, including respect and fair play
15. Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

Candidates should complete an application, cover letter, resume, and (3) current letters of recommendation.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals must undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code, may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Payette School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Position open until filled. All recommendations for hire are tentative offers. Employment is contingent upon board approval and successful completion of a federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening (if required). Any applicant convicted of any felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code, may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.