The Girls Track Coach is responsible for providing a safe and effective coaching environment that fosters the athletic and personal development of students. This part-time, temporary position focuses on training athletes, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a positive and educational atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Athlete Safety and Well-being:
  • Prioritize the safety and well-being of athletes.
  • Teach appropriate skills and techniques within the sport.
  • Maintain an effective and safe strength and conditioning program (off-season, pre-season, in-season).
  • Recognize and mitigate potential environmental hazards.
  • Provide emergency care and first aid in the absence of an athletic trainer or team physician.
  • Ensure parents/guardians are notified in case of an injury.
• Pre-season and Season Preparation:
  • Conduct pre-season meetings with athletes and parents to discuss the program, emergency procedures, equipment, insurance, and injury reporting.
  • Hold pre-season meetings with assistant coaches to establish goals and objectives.
  • Organize and plan daily practice schedules.
• Rules and Regulations:
  • Understand and follow rules and regulations set by Norfolk School Board, VHSL, Eastern Region Council, Eastern District Council, and assigned school.
  • Conduct meetings to explain VHSL requirements, NCAA eligibility, and letter requirements.
  • Provide a complete VHSL eligibility list to the school athletic director seven (7) days prior to the first game.
• Team Management:
  • Hold team meetings to stress good sportsmanship and explain penalties for bad sportsmanship.
  • Provide athletes with written team rules, regulations, and consequences.
  • Ensure safety and proper conduct during practice sessions and games.
  • Secure all facilities after use.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Maintain and provide inventories, requisitions, and award lists to the school athletic director post-season.
  • Cooperate with media, civic organizations, booster clubs, and other groups promoting athletics.
  • Direct all interscholastic-related questions, complaints, and comments to the athletic director.
  • Maintain a wholesome educational environment.
• Academic Support:
  • Counsel students to meet VHSL and NCAA eligibility requirements.
  • Conduct supervised study sessions and facilitate tutoring for athletes experiencing academic difficulties.
  • Monitor athletes' grades and academic progress.
• Professional Development:
  • Attend professional in-service clinics and meetings to improve coaching performance.
  • Hold current CPR/First Aid and VHSL Coaches education certificates.
• Communication and Representation:
  • Establish communication with team physician, certified athletic trainer, and athletic director.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for the sport and coaching responsibilities.
  • Promote a positive relationship between the school, parents, and booster clubs by attending meetings, awards banquets, and other activities.

Qualifications:

• Experience in coaching track and field.
• Strong understanding of VHSL and NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and educational environment for student-athletes.
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid and VHSL Coaches education certificate.