Molalla Middle School is actively recruiting for an Assistant Track Coach                                  

JOB GOALS:

1. Help each participating student to achieve a high level of skill and knowledge of the sport.
2. Develop a positive working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents and community.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possesses a valid First Aid Card.
2. Completion of an annual Bloodborne Pathogen course.
3. Possesses a high level of competence which may include prior participation in the sport, prior coaching experience, and completion of courses and/or clinics sufficient to provide the knowledge and skill to meet the performance responsibilities described below.
4. Experience teaching, working with, and/or coaching high school-age students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Encourages good sportsmanship, fair play, ethical conduct, good scholarship and desirable pupil-teacher relationships.
2. Plans for and conducts, or assists in organized practice sessions which actively involve all participants in conditioning, skill development and play practice.
3. Assists in the development of lines of communications with parents, students, teachers, administrators and the community.
4. Teaches students the skills and strategies necessary to participate in the sport.
5. Teaches the drills and exercises needed for developing strength, stamina and speed in the sport.
6. Assists with the proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
7. Assists in the supervision of participants wherever they are present including the locker room, playing/practice area and on district-provided transportation. Takes all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of the participants.
8. Takes responsibility for the conduct of all players and managers while under his/her jurisdiction, at home or away.
9. Adheres to the school and district regulations and policies regarding the conduct of coaches and student eligibility in sports. Conducts grade checks upon the request of the athletic director.
10. Assists in making sure that a student is eligible for initial participation in the sport before the issuance of equipment or participation in practice.
11. Assists in keeping a record of all injuries and report information to the athletic director's office and the office of the principal if an athlete may require medical attention.
12. Works constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of an athlete's behavior and academic success.
13. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Board or Administration.

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ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:

1. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
2. First Aid Card
3. Bloodborne Pathogen Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision. (See addendum for details)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A one-year contract renewed at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Salary to be according to current salary schedule and extra-duty schedule agreed upon in the Certified Collective Bargaining Agreement.