Assistant Track Coach at Sisters Middle School

Sisters Middle School Assistant Track Coach

Posting Date: February 14, 2025

Position Available: March 31, 2025

Position Closes: Open until filled

Position Description

Sisters Middle School, a proud member of the Central Oregon Middle School League, invites applications for the position of Assistant Middle School Track Coach.   The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the sport of Track and is passionate about working with student-athletes.  The applicant will demonstrate the ability to assist the head coach in leading a Track program and its surrounding culture in its entirety.  Assisting in program operations and coordination with the Sisters High School Head Track Coach are vital portions of this position.  Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sisters athletes, commitment to school, and to conference are required.

Sisters is located in beautiful and sunny Central Oregon with surrounding mountains, lakes, streams and outdoor activities which include; skiing, fishing, climbing, and boating.   Central Oregon is a hub for athletics based education and communities committed to healthy lifestyles. 

Interested candidates please contact:

Tracy Suckow

541-549-8521 ext. 5021
tracy.suckow@ssd6.org

• Sisters School District Athletics Department seeks to develop the athlete as a total person and encourages multidimensional athletes.  We seek coaches, who are motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to developing talent in accordance with this philosophy.
• Assist the Sisters Head Track Coach to develop, articulate, and implement a vision for Sisters School District Track program K-12. Have high expectations for all student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Realize that you are a role model and are expected to conduct yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards of good sportsmanship and teaching.
• Assist in fundraising for needs outside limited budget.
• Help recommend and purchase of new equipment.
• Assist in marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms etc. Responsible for your    sports academic improvement / accountability.
• Understand and be a conduit of information regarding eligibility, practices, and all other team-related information including lettering, team rules etc.
• In case of injury making sure that the athletic trainer or school nurse, head coach, parents, and if necessary the doctor are involved in care of the student athlete.
• Honoring all levels of athletic achievement through the celebration of improvement.
• Embrace the desire to build inclusive programs based on the pursuit of excellence.(Advocate for all participants to attain an opportunity for athletic participation, physical fitness, health, well-being, and champion’s attitude.)  
• Help set-up / run / take-down all home athletic contests.
• Approach challenges as a team. Demonstrate a unified effort which is distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, cooperation, and honoring the Sisters community.
• Model the “Outlaws Together” attitude by working with all coaches, administrators, and staff within the athletic department on a common mission.

 Qualifications:

• Top-Notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
• He/she should have knowledge of the technical rules of Middle School Track and have strong organizational skills, familiarity scheduling track meets and a strong desire to develop many young student athletes.
• Successful high school / college coaching experience or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration with other coaches by building enthusiasm, loyalty, cooperation and friendships all as a basis for an athletic department built on the pursuit of excellence.
• Have high academic expectations of student / athletes and hold all players accountable.
• Must hold NFHS Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, Heat Illness, and 3D certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with SSD student athletes.

Submission Details:

Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/human-resources/co-curricular-applications/ under Co-Curricular. Please submit your Letter of Interest / cover letter, Resume, Co-Curricular Application, and 2 letters of recommendation to https://sisters.schoolspring.com/

Salary: $2,354.40 - $2,825.28 stipend for the season, based upon paid previous coaching experience.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Sisters School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities. The district does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race^[1], color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

[1] Includes discriminatory use of Native American mascot pursuant to OAR 581-021-0047. Race also includes physical characteristics that are historically associated with race, including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles as defined by ORS 659A.001 (as amended by House Bill 2935 (2021)).

Salary : $2,354 - $2,825