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Title: Middle School Head Boys Track & Field Coach
Location: East McDowell Middle School
Classification: Athletic Coach
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Schedule: Seasonal
POSITION SUMMARY: The Boys Track and Field Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the middle school program The Boys Track Coach will promote skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character development while leading and managing all aspects of the boys track and field program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned
- Organize, supervise, and conduct safe and effective practices and competitions
- Develop training programs and conditioning plans appropriate for student athletes
- Teach sport-specific drills, strategies, and fundamentals
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful team culture
- Promote good sportsmanship and appropriate behavior among athletes
- Monitor athlete eligibility, attendance, academic progress, and conduct
- Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, administration, and athletic department staff
- Coordinate meet schedules, transportation needs, uniforms, and equipment
- Maintain and inventory equipment and facilities
- Ensure compliance with all district, league, and state athletic association policies
- Supervise assistant coaches and support staff as applicable
- Encourage multi-level program development and collaboration with middle school and sub-varsity programs
- Respond appropriately to injuries and emergency medical situations following district procedures
- Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
- Adherence to McDowell County Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred
- Knowledge of track and field events, conditioning, and training techniques
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
- Knowledge of MHSAA policies preferred
- Satisfactory background check
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods during practices and meets
- Sit for extended periods on buses for away meets and tournaments
- Perform and demonstrate track and field skills
- Move around the facility, observe players, and actively engage with them
- React quickly in fast-paced game play to ensure player safety
- Lift and move equipment (typically up to 25-50 lbs)
- Project voice loudly and clearly in noisy environments
- Maintain composure under stress
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.