What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track & Field - Head Coach position at Hargrave Military Academy?
The Head Coach (HC) is an integral member of the Athletics Department whose job it is to provide support, mentorship, leadership, and encouragement to all Cadets to ensure they have the optimum fitness and sports knowledge to become the best possible athletes at their chosen sport. The HC is a strong, effective, and efficient communicator who can listen first, and speak clearly with a diverse group of individuals including middle, and high-school Cadets; faculty and staff; officials; and Hargrave Leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Is responsible to the President of the Academy and the Athletic Director for all aspects of the program
- Create and execute the practice plans daily from 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm
- Coach all contests, including travel across the state, some nights, and frequent weekends in-season
- Evaluate players, strategies, and staff to maximize the program’s success
- Cooperates with teaching staff, parents, public and media to ensure good public relations
- Writes up contests summaries and respond to all parent communications within 24 hours
- Manage all equipment requests and laundry needs
- Maintain accurate and organized systems for inventory
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area of play at all times the athletes are present
- Promotes respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language & conduct during practices and contests
- Represent and support Hargrave Military Academy on and off campus in a manner fitting with the mission of the school
- Promote positive sportsmanship from athletes both at practices and at contests, either at home or away
- Attend required training and in-service meetings periodically
- Select and oversee the development of all Team Captains and Team Managers
- Communicates effectively with the Athletic Trainer and ensure all athletes are receiving medical care in a timely fashion
- Maintains all required qualifications and certifications
- Enforces all regulations of HMA as they pertain to practice, games, events (home or away) and other HMA functions
- Follows rules and regulations set forth in both the Hargrave Coach’s Handbook and Hargrave Employee Handbook
- Other tasks as assigned by the Athletics Director
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- May include, but not limited to, being able to perform the following functions: twisting; kneeling, sitting, standing, crouching, bending; reaching above head height; standing on raised platforms/ladders; and the potential of assisting in the carrying of others, for times no greater than 4 hours
- Must be able to safely lift more than 50 pounds
- Must be able to read and write effectively with American English as the primary language
- Must be able to verbally command and to hear commands effectively to respond to Hargrave employees and Cadets
- Must be comfortable working in varying degrees of seasonal weather from extreme heat and high humidity to snow and gusting winds
COMPENSATION
- Stipend, paid out at the end of the regular season
- Free use of HMA’s transportation for business-related trips
- Free on-campus meals when available
- Free use of the weight room
- Free Family Membership to use the on-campus Olympic-sized pool for open swimming and 50% off specialized programs
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS:
- Prior coaching experience or participation in a specified sport
- Strong ability to communicate with our young men
- Valid driver’s license
