ASSISTANT COACH: TRACK AND FIELD

Description

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child.Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country. We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

The role of the Special Education Teacher is to plan, organize and implement an appropriate special education instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, in accordance with the mission and standards of Belmont Charter Network. Work is performed under the supervision of the Head of Special Education, and the Head of School.

The individual in this role must have a working knowledge for athletics and be extremely organized. The Head Coach of TRACK and FIELD is expected to work 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Game Days and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on practice days. Hours are abbreviated in between seasons. This is a seasonal stipend role from September through June in the 23-24 School Year and will be paid out biweekly.

Responsibilities

• Run day to day practices

• Coach during meets

• Handout and maintain uniforms

• Set up and maintain equipment

• Communicate with AD for needs and or any issues

• Travel with team to all contests

• Monitor student athlete attendance and academics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess administrative, organizational, and financial skills in addition to a thorough knowledge of athletic policy and procedure.

• All employees must be able to provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus

• Strong written and communication skills;

• Displays initiative and ability to follow-through;

• Detail Oriented 

• Enthusiasm for athletics

• Ability to work evenings until 6PM and occasional weekends

Qualifications

Minimum Training and Experience

• A minimum of two years coaching experience

• Experience working with middle school students preferred