The Assistant Track Coach is responsible for coaching, mentorship, skill and techniques instruction, and building a sense of community within the team, program, and school. The Assistant Track Coach works under the guidance and in coordination with the Head Varsity Coach in achieving the school and program wide goals.

Overview of Essential Functions:

• attend all team activities (meets, practices, gatherings, meetings)
• ride or drive school provided transportation with team
• weekly email communication with players and families during the season
• attend all required athletic department or league meetings
• responsible for all athletes, equipment, and facilities used while coaching
• assist head coach in the coordination of home track meets

Key Skills and Attributes:
Interested individuals should possess good communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with Varsity coaching staff.

Typical Level of Interaction:
This position requires a high level of direct interaction with high school athletes, parents, school administrators, faculty, and other members of the school coaching staff.  There is also a high level of direct interaction with members of other communities such as officials, staff from opposing schools, and bus drivers.

Previous High School, Club Level, or College Level playing or coaching experience is preferred.

Competencies:

• Verbal communication skills
• Written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good driving record and ability to drive school minibus
• Knowledge of track and field events: preferably sprinting and field events

Administration:
Coaches are responsible for reporting game results to the Athletic Department as well as responding to emails within 24 hours when in season.

Physical Demands:

• standing for long periods of time
• riding a school bus long periods of time
• driving a minibus
• must be able to carry 25 pounds

Work Environment:
This job is primarily outdoors in all types of weather: heat, cold, rain, and sometimes snow.

About Glenelg Country School

Glenelg Country School is an age 2 through grade 12 co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school located on 90 acres in Howard County, Maryland. Glenelg Country School seeks to recruit and retain faculty and staff who not only exemplify the qualities described in the school’s mission, but also add to the intellectual, racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity of the school community. Faculty and staff are a vital and valued part of the GCS family. Our school provides the opportunity to work in a stimulating, inspiring and rewarding environment, and we are committed to providing a premier educational experience by bringing new ideas, opportunities, people, skills and experiences to our students. Glenelg Country School is an equal opportunity employer and employees enjoy excellent benefits that include health coverage, retirement packages, and study grants.

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