The High School Assistant Track Coach is responsible for supporting and also leading (at the direction of the Head Coach) various aspects of the sports program such as providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program, serving as a positive role model to the student-athletes, and represents KIPP Columbus in an excellent and equitable manner, upgrading his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, and performing all duties as specified by the Head Coach. 
The High School Assistant Track Coach is required to abide by all OHSAA rules and regulations as well as the character and learning environment standards of KIPP Columbus. Key responsibilities include the following:CoachingPreparing and maintaining training equipment and facilities.Assisting with the recruitment of students for the program.Monitoring and evaluating team performance.Maintaining records of students, training sessions, games, performance statistics, and equipment.Facilitating and supervising training sessions and individual workouts.Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the head coach.Building a positive team environmentStudent DevelopmentWork with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation Instruct and advise students on regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices. Align with and maintain KIPP’s learning environment standards for behavior and conduct during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school propertyStudent Safety and OperationsTake all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAccompany and supervise student-athletes during competitions on out-of-town trips. Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation GeneralDoing whatever it takes for our students and team to be successfulParticipating in staff meetings, professional development, as appropriatePerform other duties as assigned by the Senior Athletics and Wellness Coordinator or Head Coach