Head Track Coach - Middle School

TITLE: HEAD TRACK COACH 

LOCATION: J.S. RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 

PAY: MONTHLY STIPEND BASED CONTRACT  (MARCH - MAY)

START DATE: IMMEDIATELY 

REPORTS TO: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND/OR BUILDING PRINCIPAL 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Coaching Experience: Minimum of three years of successful coaching experience at the secondary level, with prior experience as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach preferred.
2. Certification: Current or eligible First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.  
3. Program Promotion: Strong commitment to advancing and supporting the school’s athletic programs.
4. Education: Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree and valid teaching certification are preferred. A Collegiate Professional License is also desirable.
5. Relevant Experience: Demonstrated success in coaching, preferably with experience in the specific sport assigned.
6. Technical Skills: Proven ability through personal participation in the assigned sport.
7. Collaboration: Strong skills in working effectively with both students and staff to foster a positive athletic environment.
8. Passion for Athletics: Demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication to the assigned sport.
9. Character: High standards of moral character and integrity.   

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: The candidate should possess a strong knowledge of middle school athletics, including district policies and league regulations. They must demonstrate exceptional leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Promote Sportsmanship: Cultivate respect and positive behavior among athletes, coaches, spectators, and officials.  
2. Organize Practices: Plan and lead structured practice sessions to develop athletes’ skills, conditioning, and teamwork.  
3. Monitor Athlete Performance: Assess skills, track progress, and communicate performance updates to the head coach.
4. Ensure Fitness & Safety: Verify athletes meet physical fitness and safety requirements before competition.
5. Team Selection: Implement an evaluation process for team placement based on performance.
6. Manage Equipment: Distribute, maintain, and store athletic equipment and uniforms.
7. Supervise Games: Oversee athletes during home and away competitions, ensuring proper conduct and safety.
8. Policy Compliance: Follow district, league, and Virginia High School League (VHSL) guidelines.
9. Administrative Tasks: Manage team records, schedules, and communications using student databases and office software.  
10. Collaboration: Coordinate with the Athletic Director, administration, and staff to support athletic operations.
11. Additional Duties: Complete other tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director, or Principal. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Coaching contract stipend with compensation as approved by School Board policies and regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Duties are normally performed in an office/school environment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Brunswick County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.