Cross-Country/Track and Field Assistant Coach

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Its mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. This includes on-site housing for foster youth who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Cross-Country/Track and Field Assistant Coach

Employment Classification: Part Time, Hourly, Classified, Seasonal

Reports to: Athletic Director 

Position Summary: Samueli Academy is looking for a Cross-Country and Track and Field Assistant coach to continue developing the Cross-Country and Track and Field program on campus. This Assistant coach is responsible for assisting in overseeing all aspects of a developing program. This individual is expected to be an exemplary role model for the athletes, school, and community. The successful candidate shall recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, and emotional well-being of the individual athlete.

Requirements

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for assisting with the overall supervision and development of the Cross-Country and Track and Field program.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, inventory and protection of equipment and facilities under the jurisdiction of the program.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Athletic Director regarding any developments in the program, including complaints or grievances.
• Assist in the responsibility for submissions of request to purchase equipment, supplies and uniforms as needed to the Athletic Director.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the Athletic Director and Facilities Manager, and coordinate work orders in a timely manner to correct safety hazards.
• Promote the sport by prompt and accurate reporting of all public relations aspects of the sport to the local media.
• Assist in facilitating the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships with local athletics organizations, K-8 sports programs, local media agencies, booster groups, foundations, and community members.
• Assist in the coordination of pre-season parent meetings to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
• Monitor the scholastic eligibility and conduct of athletes.
• Avoid exerting undue influence on a student’s decision to enroll in a particular athletic program at any public or private postsecondary educational institution.
• Avoid recruitment of athletes from other schools.
• Comply with time restraints for practice and competition schedules, including holidays, weekends, and off-season schedules.
• Responsible for safety and security of the team before, during, and after program events.
• Additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three personal and/or professional references
• Requires successful experience in playing the sport of application in either:
• Organized community, High School, Collegiate, Professional, OR
• Successful experience in coaching the sport of application
• Requires the ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position and to accomplish its objectives.
• Requires knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, policies and practices of Samueli Academy, rules and regulations of the league in which Samueli Academy participates, the CIF and the standards of ethical conduct of interscholastic athletic team programs.
• Requires a proven verifiable record of the ability to work and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, guardians, colleagues, administrators, booster groups, foundations, and community organizations.
• Requires the ability to organize, train, direct, and motivate students and staff to achieve high levels of athletic competition.
• Requires a proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• Requires a demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for student athletes and a commitment to holding all students and adults associated with the program to the same standards.
• A verifiable record of having been part of a winning tradition, including post season playoff competition as coach is preferred.
• Requires Completion of Coaches Verification form, CPR/First Aid, Concussion Certification, Fingerprinting, and Coaches Education Courses (Care/Prevention of Athletic Injuries; and Coaching Theory/Techniques). The Head of School or designee may waive competency requirements for persons enrolled in appropriate training courses leading to acquisition of the competency, provided such person serves under the direct supervision of a fully qualified coach until the competencies are met.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance. 
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, and drug test.

Essential Qualities: 

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.  
• Enjoys working directly with youth, volunteers, community partners, etc. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and colleagues. 
• Takes initiative in student advocacy and support.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements: 

• The coach needs to be able to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. A coach needs to be able to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs 

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.