Assistant Coach - Indoor Track at Notre Dame Academy

Key Responsibilities:
Coaching and Instruction
•Event Specialization: Develop and implement safe, effective, and progressive training plans for your assigned event group (Sprints, Jumps, or Throws).
•Skill Development: Instruct student-athletes on fundamental techniques, advanced strategies, and proper conditioning necessary for their specific events.
•Athlete Well-being: Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic among all athletes.
•Safety: Ensure a safe environment, strictly adhering to all school and state athletic association guidelines.

Administrative and Team Support
•Direct Reporting: Report directly to and collaborate consistently with the Head Indoor Track and Field Coach.
•Program Needs: Be flexible and prepared to assist the Head Coach with general administrative and logistical tasks as needed, which may include meet entry preparation, equipment organization, and travel coordination.
•Attendance: Maintain accurate records of athlete attendance at practices and meets.

Schedule and Season Commitment
•Season Dates: December 1, 2025 through the end of February, 2026.
•Practice: Daily, Monday through Friday, from approximately 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM after school.
•Competitions: Coaches must be available for 8-10 meets throughout the season, which primarily occur on weekdays. Coaches should also expect to attend some major weekend Invitational meets.

Qualifications and Requirements
•Previous high school coaching experience in Track and Field is strongly preferred. Specific experience coaching one of the requested event specializations (Sprints, Jumps, or Throws) is highly desirable.
•Must successfully complete all required background checks, fingerprinting, and state-mandated certifications prior to the start of the season.
•Current certification in First Aid and CPR is required (or must be obtained upon hire).
•Must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and motivational skills to effectively work with high school student-athletes, parents, and school staff.