NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position: Varsity Track Coach

Posting Deadline: Open until position is filled

Send letter of interest, resume with three references and two letters of recommendation to:

 

Drew LitWiller - Athletic Director

Or mail / email  to :dlitwiller@burroakcs.org / ehernandez@burroakcs.org

Burr Oak Community Schools ATTN: Athletic Director

326 E Eagle St, Burr Oak, MI 49030

 

Responsibilities include
? assist the head coach in planning, organizing, supervising all aspects of the track and field program
? Serve as a leadership presence for for our student athletes
? Help with travel to practice/ meets
? Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, athletic/ academic accountability
? Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, coaching staff and ADs from both schools
? Shared responsibility with Burr Oak and Colon
? Adhere to MHSAA rules, policies, and co-op guidelines

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior Successful Coaching Experience required
• Prior Successful High School Head Coaching Experience preferred (JV or Varsity)
• Previous successful experience in fundraising preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all audiences
• Evidence of strong leadership ability
• Evidence of ability to motivate and teach, with a philosophy of coaching that is compatible with an interscholastic athletic program

Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Positive role model to youth
• Willingness to build and lead a strong staff to promote a successful program
• Ability to work effectively with others: players, parents, teachers, administrators, patrons, and assistants
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to build and promote a program from the youth level through the varsity level
• Is sensitive to and willing to listen and be helpful to the needs of others
• Is an effective organizer and planner
• Is knowledgeable about coaching area(s) and keeps abreast of new ideas
• Demonstrates patience and understanding in stressful situations
• Demonstrates a willingness to work long hours and has the stamina to do so

Performance Expectations:

• Adheres to the rules, regulations, and policies of the MHSAA and the Board of Education
• Promotes and practices positive sportsmanship
• Is prompt and accurate in submitting all required reports
• Continues to grow professionally
• Develops a good rapport with parents, patrons, news media, radio and television personnel,assistants, teachers and administrators
• Works with other staff to assist athletes in maintaining eligibility
• Is responsible for the conduct and well-being of players and assigns proper supervision of athletes
• Is accountable for all expense monies and fundraising dollars
• Supervises assistants and assigns duties to them
• Conducts regular meetings with coaching staff
• Meets with parents and players to discuss philosophy of program and the responsibility of coaches and athletes
• Ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained properly and reports needs to the Athletic Director or Administration
• Develops and distributes to students written guidelines for participation
• Encourages multisport participation throughout the school year
• Views athletic participation as having a positive impact on students and knows the value of winning as it relates to growth and development of students and the program
• Works to achieve a positive relationship with all audiences
• Uses appropriate language at all times
• Is well-groomed, appropriately dressed and presents a good appearance

OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES: The Head Coach understands that from time to time the Athletic Director may assign additional duties

REPORTS TO: The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: All coaching assignments are for one year and subject to annual approval of the Athletic Director

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director as appropriate