Varsity-Track and Field Coach

Varsity-Track and Field Coach is a professional position that is part of the Rise Academy team.  Coaches Rise Academy students in Track and Field during the spring semester. The incumbent is generally responsible for the management of her/his team including teaching skill development and game rules, as well as developing good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values in their athletes.The Varsity-Track and Field Coach  reports to the Athletic Program Coordinator and supervises no staff.

Essential Duties 

• Conducts at least one preseason team meeting with players and parents to discuss team policies, guidelines, goals, responsibilities, and disciplinary expectations and consequences
• Responsible for maintaining, disbursing, and returning all equipment and uniforms provided by the school; only the athletic director is authorized to make purchases related to the team. Requests for additional equipment or uniforms and suggestions for budgeting for subsequent years should be in writing to the athletic director. Any team requested fundraising must be cleared by the athletic director in advance
• Carries emergency first aid equipment with team at all times, as well as a mobile device that provides access to student medical information online; reports any possible injuries to the athletic trainer immediately
• Provides supervision for all team athletes until picked up by parents or designated driver following practices and games
• Maintains team statistics and reports scores to the media
• Travels with the team on all bus trips to away games and supervises athlete behavior while traveling
• Assists individual players in their post-high school athletic goals as it pertains to college recruiting, camp/clinics, and other out-of-season opportunities
• May supervise assistant coach(es) if required
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, coaches, officials, and administrative staff
• Inspires and motivates high school athletes to achieve team goals
• Works varied hours depending on game schedule and athletic season and to adjust schedule in response to weather and other school issues
• Travels to other schools and game sites
• Provides instruction for skill development and game rules; works to continuously improve personal skills and knowledge of sport, competition strategies and preparation, conditioning techniques, effective teaching skills, and prevention and care of injuries
• Imparts good sportsmanship and teamwork to athletes through instruction and example. Good manners and respect must be demonstrated at all times to the game officials, coaches, athletes, and parents.Adheres to all policies in Coaches Handbook, including VISAA Code of Conduct
• Conducts practices during the time set up/approved by the athletic director; practices should be held daily (except on game days), and any unscheduled practice time must be cleared in advance by the athletic director. All game scheduling will be done by the athletic director in conjunction with the head coach. There is to be no athletic activities allowed on Sundays.
• Establishes discipline that is fair, firm, and consistent in accordance with school policies and is respectful of all student athletes
• Provides supervision for all team athletes until picked up by parents or designated drivers following practices and games. Responsible for driving athletes.

Approach

• Compassionate: caring for and honoring Rise Richmond students and families and the East End community
• Continuous learning: committed to self-improvement and personal growth
• Creative and curious: developing new ways to accomplish work while seeking to understand the people and context involved
• Cultural competency: demonstrating strong interpersonal skills when communicating with and about diverse communities while building relationships and connections
• Initiative and good judgment: prioritizing projects using reliable information; anticipating, responding to, and solving problems
• Intentional and empathetic: honoring confidentiality and operating with a high level of respect and professionalism, acknowledging and addressing the tension between compliance and equity
• Problem solver and strategic thinker: finding ways around obstacles to get the job done and making the organization more effective and efficient, prioritizing the projects and deliverables with the highest return on investment
• Selfless: willing to forgo recognition so others may shine

Required Qualifications 

• Experience coaching track or experience with track and field events
• Experience with high school aged students in an athletics program
• Recommended for professional and supervisory positions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and command of the English language
• Bachelor's preferred, some college accepted, high school diploma mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Former Track and field runner or athlete in high school or college

Position Overview & Compensation

• Part-time seasonal
• Hourly rate or Anticipated hiring range: $1250 stipend
• Season: December-March
• Primary work location:
  • 2010 Carlisle Avenue | Richmond, VA 23231 (Rise Academy)
• Work Schedule: 
  • Hours: Hours will vary and Monday-Friday, but the dates and hours of practice are up to the coach to meet the needs of the schedule 

Special Conditions 

• VA State Police Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License
• Ability to drive 14 passenger mini-bus
• Driving Records Check
• VA Department of Social Services Child Registry Search (Abuse/Neglect of children)
• Mandatory abuse prevention training
• Mask-wearing when required

• Frequent standing and use of hands and arms
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs
• Frequent bending and twisting from the waist
• Flexibility to work beyond normal work schedule when needed
• Ability to climb stairs