High School Assistant Track and Field Coach (2026-2027)

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSPosition DescriptionPosition Title: Assistant High School Track and Field Coach (2026-2027)JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Assistant High School Track and Field Coach - Bennington High SchoolREPORTS TO: Activities DirectorTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-TimeI. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES: To instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. The student shall also receive instruction that will end to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, resilience, and cooperation with teammates. Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of the job.II. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:Recruited by: Athletic Director/PrincipalWages: As determined by Negotiated AgreementPaid Vacation: As determined by Negotiated AgreementPaid Holidays: As determined by Negotiated AgreementSick Leave: As determined by Negotiated AgreementWork Day: Hours to be determined by Activities Director/PrincipalPay Day: As determined by Negotiated Agreement.III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Activities Director Coordinates with: Activities Director, Building Principal, Custodians, and Transportation Supervisor.IV. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Be responsible for the development and formulation of his/her program in grades 9-12Oversee a systematic skill development program for all athletes in the programRecommend assistant coaches and coach's aides and officials to the Activities DirectorEssential FunctionsThe essential functions of the position include:regular, dependable attendance on the job;the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and,the ability to perform the identified physical requirements as outlined in working environment.Working EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift and pull or push articles up to 50 pounds. He/she sits most of the time but must walk frequently and, at times, stand. The employee is required to reach with his/her hands and continuously to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times as in typing. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to the job. He/she is constantly working to meet deadlines with severe time restraints. He/she must see and read fine print such as typed or handwritten materials and have good depth perception (fine muscle control). The employee must, also, be able to hear conversation in a noisy environment and to communicate clearly and concisely through speech.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.