Position Summary
The High School Assistant Track Coach supports the head coach in developing and maintaining a competitive track and field program that promotes student growth, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and academic success. The assistant coach will help provide a safe, positive, and well-organized experience for all student-athletes.
Qualifications
- Valid Missouri teaching certificate preferred, but not required
- Previous track and field coaching or competitive experience preferred
- Knowledge of track and field fundamentals, techniques, training methods, and safety procedures
- Ability to complete all district and MSHSAA coaching requirements
- Current CPR, AED, and first-aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Successful completion of required background checks
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively with students, families, staff members, and other coaches
- Commitment to modeling appropriate conduct, sportsmanship, and professional behavior
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, workouts, competitions, and team activities.
- Provide instruction in assigned track and field events.
- Teach proper techniques, conditioning methods, rules, and safety procedures.
- Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, locker-room use, and other team activities.
- Help maintain a safe and positive environment for all participants.
- Support the head coach in developing practice plans, meet lineups, and athlete development plans.
- Promote teamwork, responsibility, discipline, sportsmanship, and respect.
- Encourage student-athletes to maintain appropriate academic performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Assist with equipment setup, inventory, storage, care, and distribution.
- Help prepare facilities and equipment for practices and home meets.
- Attend required coaches’ meetings, parent meetings, practices, competitions, and postseason activities.
- Assist with team transportation procedures and supervise athletes during travel.
- Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, and community members.
- Follow all Fair Grove R-X School District policies and applicable MSHSAA rules.
- Immediately report injuries, safety concerns, student concerns, and policy violations to the head coach or appropriate administrator.
- Maintain the confidentiality of student and personnel information.
- Support the overall athletic program and perform other coaching-related duties assigned by the head coach or Activities Director.
Professional Expectations
The assistant coach is expected to:
- Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
- Place student safety and well-being above competitive outcomes.
- Treat athletes fairly and respectfully.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
- Promote the values and expectations of Fair Grove High School.
- Work cooperatively with other coaches and school personnel.
- Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and professional judgment.
- Represent the district positively at practices, competitions, and community events.
Physical Requirements
The position may require the employee to:
- Stand, walk, run, bend, lift, and remain active for extended periods.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Lift, carry, set up, and store athletic equipment.
- Travel with the team to practices and competitions.
- Respond appropriately to athletic injuries and emergency situations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Terms of Employment
This is a seasonal, extra-duty position. The work schedule will include practices, meets, travel, meetings, and other activities necessary for the operation of the program. Compensation will be determined according to the district’s approved extra-duty salary schedule.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated by the head coach and/or Activities Director in accordance with district procedures. Continued assignment is based on performance, program needs, district approval, and annual appointment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fair Grove R-X School District is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested candidates can contact the Fair Grove Schools District Athletic Director, Damon Seiger, at seigerd@fgsmail.org