Assistant Varsity Track Coach, Firestone CLC

ASSISTANT VARSITY TRACK COACH-FIRESTONE CLC

The Akron Board of Education announces a vacancy for ASSISTANT VARSITY TRACK COACH-FIRESTONE CLC 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

• Salary per supplemental contract schedule
• This position is State Teachers Retirement System or School Employees Retirement System position
• Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found, or to cancel and repost the position with changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Joe Vassalotti, Coordinator, Athletics 330-761-7988.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Previous interscholastic high school and/or youth track coaching experience.
• Appropriate C.P.R. and Pupil Activity Certification prior to beginning of season.
• Strong knowledge of track skills, fundamentals, rules, etc.
• Must be willing to commit to evening and weekend practices and events as dictated by the athletic season schedule.

Desired:

• Valid Ohio teaching licensure;
• Successful experience as a teacher;
• Current Akron Public Schools full-time contract teacher.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Assist with development and implementation of the Track program according to the rules and regulations of the Akron Public Schools and the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
• Assist with the development and coordination of the season schedule, practice schedules, etc.
• Assist with securing transportation services for practices, matches, etc. as required.
• Assist with recruitment of students to become involved with theTrack program at Firestone CLC.
• Assist with the development and implementation of skills training, athletic conditioning and training programs; implement safety measures as necessary and related to the Track program.
• Assist with organization and managment of practice sessions, etc. ensure safety of student athletes at all times;
• Assists with monitoring student athlete academic progress; conduct study tables, study sessions, etc. as needed.
• Assist with monitoring eligibility of student athletes involved in the Track program;
• Assist student athletes with college recruitment and scholarship opportunities as applicable;
• Coordinates the use of the practice facilities and equipment where applicable;
• Attends appropriate workshops and clinics as necessary to remain abreast of current procedures and requirements;
• Reports to the Athletic Director and Principal.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").