Department: Parks & Recreation Department

Reports To: Recreation Specialist

Location: Recreation Center and Wildcat Stadium Angleton High School

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Seasonal; Part Time

Average Hours/Week: 7-9 hours per week; M-T-Th

SUMMARY

The head track coach promotes appreciation for physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This position provides leadership and supervision of the “Road Warriors” Summer Track Program and supervises two assistant coaches.

***This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change.

• Supervises children and staff in the Road Warriors Track Program
• Responsible for making split-second decisions to implement the emergency action plan, as it relates to emergencies in or about the Recreation Center involving children.
• Assists in the design of a training program and practice meet program.
• Ensure proper program implementation through organization and staff supervision.
• Ensures athletic activities conform to the City and Angleton ISD guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with staff, community, partners, and children alike.
• Responsible for working effectively with change.
• Supports the values of physical fitness and education.
• Required to attend the Coaches' training and other training as assigned.
• Assists with set-up and tear-down of the program.
• Ensures proper equipment storage and cleaning to safeguard facilities and equipment.
• Maintains a safe and controlled environment; identifies hazardous conditions and eliminates or minimizes such.
• Ensure non-public areas are always secure.
• Recognizes and responds effectively to incidents and emergencies; provides proper emergency care through use of first-aid, CPR, AED, etc. when necessary.
• Reports to work free of the effects of illegal drugs, alcohol, and prescription drugs which may impair work ability.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Certification/Licensure):

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or currently enrolled in high school.
• Some track and field or running experience is required.

Special Licenses, Certifications and Designations

• Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver's License preferred.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or the ability to obtain.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position is required to Frequently stand; use their hands and digits to manipulate objects; bend, twist, stoop, crouch, crawl; use a personal computer; talk on the phone and radio, and Occasionally be required to sit; lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Frequently works in all settings including indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions – heat, humidity, cold, inclement weather exposed to moderate to high noise levels during normal job duties.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.