What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Track and Field Coach position at City of East Grand Rapids, MI?

Salary : $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 Annually

Location : East Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type : Part-time

Job Number : 00035

Department : Parks and Recreation Department

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

The primary responsibility is to promote fun, teach a basic knowledge of the sport. Coaches must follow the East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department philosophy. Middle School interscholastic sports will also abide by the West Michigan Middle School conference rules and regulations.

Location : EGR Middle School and EGR High School Track

Season Dates : March 16-May 22

Practices : Monday through Thursday 5 : 30pm-6 : 30pm (First practice : Monday, March 17)

League Meet times : 4 : 00pm start

Running Events : 1 mile, 2 mile, 800, 400, 200, 100, 70, 55 Hurdles, 200 Hurdles Relay Events : 1 mile relay, 2 mile relay, 400 relay, 800 relay

Field Events : High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, Pole Vault-approved vaulters only

Essential Job Functions

Flexible time commitment
Promote a positive learning environment for every player
Create opportunity and participation for all players during practice and contests
Play by and teach the rules established by the EGR Parks and Recreation Department along with each specific league in which we compete.
Be organized throughout the season with excellent player and parent communications
Promote teamwork and equality for all players
Inform players / parents of any changes during the season in a timely manner
Hold a preseason parent meeting to go over expectations
Review and abide by the information presented in the SafeSport Handbook
Have an open line of communication with the Parks and Recreation Department including your immediate supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Be able to handle conflict in a professional manner with players, parents, and officials.

You must be available and committed to the entire sport season.

Conduct organized practices and teach the fundamental skills along with the rules for the sport.

Act as an adult role model and mentor.

Must possess a high degree of knowledge relating to the sport you are coaching including the rules and regulation.

Prior experience playing and coaching a particular sport is helpful but not required.

Supplemental information

Provide or obtain Heads Up Concussion training certification (Free of charge)

CPR Certified or willing to obtain certification (reimbursed for new certifications)

Benefits are not offered for this position.

Do you have reliable transportation?

Do you have Field event experience and if so which events?

Do you have experience coaching or running Sprints, Hurdles or Relays?

Required Question

Salary : $1,000 - $1,500

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