Athletic Coach/ Assistant Track Coach

Position Type: Athletics/Activities Date Posted: 9/10/2025 Location: Zuni Middle School Additional Information: Show/Hide Position: Assistant Coach Job Summary: The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in organizing and supervising the sports program.

They must have previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport and possess a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the sport.

The Assistant Coach serves as a role model for student athletes and assists in their development of character, self-discipline, and self-confidence.

They work closely with the head coach, athletic director, and principals to achieve the objectives of the sports program.

Reports to: Head Coach Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist the head coach in implementing the athletic policies.

* Stay knowledgeable about system, state, and league regulations and ensure consistent implementation and interpretation among the coaching staff.

* Understand and follow the proper administrative line of command, referring requests or grievances through appropriate channels.

Attend required meetings.

* Collaborate with the head coach to establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff.

* Design conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.

* Train and inform staff, encouraging their professional growth through attendance at coaching clinics according to policy.

* Delegate specific duties, supervise their implementation, and evaluate all assistant coaches at the end of the season.

* Maintain discipline, address grievances, and foster morale and cooperation among the coaching staff.

* Assist the athletic director in scheduling, transportation arrangements, and requirements for tournaments and special events.

* Prepare for scheduled sport events or practices, coordinating with maintenance and school employees to ensure proper facility usage.

* Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements related to physical examinations, parental consent, and athlete eligibility.

* Safeguard and maintain assigned equipment sites, ensuring proper care and protection.

* Provide recommendations to the athletic director regarding policy, method, or procedural changes.

* Mentor student athletes to promote the development and demonstration of character traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

* Pay attention to student athletes' grades and conduct, offering guidance and support as needed.

* Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards to student athletes during practices, games, and travel.

* Communicate training rules and any unique sport regulations to each participant.

* Develop and implement programs and policies for injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.

* Complete paperwork for all disabling athletic injuries on the required forms and submit them to the athletic office within 24 hours.

* Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians as needed.

* Assist in determining discipline measures and procedures, including due process, when necessary.

Communicate with parents regarding student athletes who are dropped or become ineligible.

* Support student athletes in their college or advanced educational selection process.

* Participate in the budgeting process by establishing requirements for the upcoming season.

Provide recommendations on equipment guidelines.

* Account for all equipment and collect the cost of any lost or unreturned items.

Coordinate equipment issuance, storage, and reconditioning.

Maintain inventory records.

* Ensure proper marking and identification of all equipment.

* Monitor equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizing access and equipment requisition.

* Enforce restrictions on student athletes' access to authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.

* Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games to ensure general cleanliness.

Maintain specific sport equipment.

* Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.

* Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, emphasizing care and proper use.

* Organize preseason meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests.

* Promote