Varsity Boys Track Coach
Job Description
Title: Varsity Boys Track Coach
Location: Greenville High School
Classification: Athletic Coach
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Schedule: Seasonal
Salary: $3,951 - $6,740 per season, based upon relevant prior experience
Benefits: This position does not meet the requirements for benefit eligibility
POSITION SUMMARY: The Varsity Boys Track Coach will promote athletic excellence, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character development while leading and managing all aspects of the boys track and field program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned
- Organize, supervise, and conduct safe and effective practices and competitions
- Develop training programs and conditioning plans appropriate for student athletes
- Teach sport-specific drills, strategies, and fundamentals
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful team culture
- Promote good sportsmanship and appropriate behavior among athletes
- Monitor athlete eligibility, attendance, academic progress, and conduct
- Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, administration, and athletic department staff
- Coordinate meet schedules, transportation needs, uniforms, and equipment
- Maintain and inventory equipment and facilities
- Ensure compliance with all district, league, and state athletic association policies
- Supervise assistant coaches and support staff as applicable
- Encourage multi-level program development and collaboration with middle school and sub-varsity programs
- Respond appropriately to injuries and emergency medical situations following district procedures
- Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
- Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred
- Knowledge of track and field events, conditioning, and training techniques
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
- Knowledge of MHSAA policies preferred
- Satisfactory background check
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods during practices and meets
- Sit for extended periods on buses for away meets and tournaments
- Perform and demonstrate track and field skills
- Move around the facility, observe players, and actively engage with them
- React quickly in fast-paced game play to ensure player safety
- Lift and move equipment (typically up to 25-50 lbs)
- Project voice loudly and clearly in noisy environments
- Maintain composure under stress
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. |