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 programCreate and execute the practice plans daily from 3 : 30 pm - 5 : 45 pmCoach all contests, including travel across the state, some nights, and frequent weekends in-seasonEvaluate players, strategies, and staff to maximize the programs successCooperates with teaching staff, parents, public and media to ensure good public relationsWrites up contests summaries and respond to all parent communications within 24 hoursManage all equipment requests and laundry needsMaintain accurate and organized systems for inventoryOversees the safety conditions of the facility or area of play at all times the athletes are presentPromotes respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language & conduct during practices and contestsRepresent and support Hargrave Military Academy on and off campus in a manner fitting with the mission of the schoolPromote positive sportsmanship from athletes both at practices and at contests, either at home or awayAttend required training and in-service meetings periodicallySelect and oversee the development of all Team Captains and Team ManagersCommunicates effectively with the Athletic Trainer and ensure all athletes are receiving medical care in a timely fashionMaintains all required qualifications and certificationsEnforces all regulations of HMA as they pertain to practice, games, events (home or away) and other HMA functionsFollows rules and regulations set forth in both the Hargrave Coachs Handbook and Hargrave Employee HandbookOther 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 hoursMust be able to safely lift more than 50 poundsMust be able to read and write effectively with American English as the primary languageMust be able to verbally command and to hear commands effectively to respond to Hargrave employees and CadetsMust 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 seasonFree use of HMAs transportation for business-related tripsFree on-campus meals when availableFree use of the weight roomFree 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 sportStrong ability to communicate with our young menValid drivers license
