Suttons Bay Public Schools is hiring a volunteer Middle School Track Coach to lead our co-ed team for the 2022-23 school year. Coaching experience is preferred, although those who have played the sport will also be considered.

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching the sport preferred
• Experience working with middle school age kids
• Leadership and organizational skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Must conduct regular practice and team conditioning. Some practice and conditioning may happen out of season
• The ability to motivate and lead student athletes
• Instruct the team on conditioning, techniques and skill building under the varsity coaches direction
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and sportsmanship
• Adheres to the MHSAA Coaches Guidebook and Suttons Bay Coaches Handbook
• Acts as a positive role model on and off the field/site, etc.
• Engages with local and community programs related to the sport
• Maintains competency in MHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Communicates effectively with the Athletic Department and Varsity Coach regarding scheduling, budget, injuries, etc.
• Communicates effectively with Suttons Bay Athletic Boosters in support of their program
• Communicates effectively with parents and the community regarding all aspects of the program
• Follows district policies and procedures regarding facility use, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, etc.
• Provides adequate supervision of events until all athletes have left the facilities
• Maintains adequate records of rosters, stats and awards
• Effectively recognizes the efforts of student-athletes and plans special events in this regard (banquets, Senior/Parent night, etc.)
• Establishes and maintains the importance of the meaning of student-athlete, including check-ins with all stakeholders regarding student eligibility

Terms of Employment

• Part-time, sport season position.
• This is a club sport and therefore this is not a paid position.
• Athletic positions are for a period of one season (school year) and require yearly Board of Education approval with positive evaluations.