TITLE: Middle School Track and Field Coach
PURPOSE: Instruct athletes in team and individual fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials (Formerly ASEP)
• Prior participation or coaching experience in sports (preferred)
• Effective communication Skills
• Exemplary character and ethics
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check
• Obtain/Maintain CPR/AED Certification
• Successfully complete prior to start of season, IESA/IHSA concussion protocol (renew every two years)
• Complete assigned District on-line trainings
REPORTS TO:
Athletic Director and Principal
KNOWLEDGE OF SPORT:
• Basic Coaching Strategies and Principles as specific to the sport of track and field
• Ability to teach and/or demonstrate correct performance skills necessary to participate in track and field events