Company Description Organizational Overview Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through research-based, culturally relevant curricula, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it. Job Description KIPP Pride High School is one of 7 KIPP schools located across the state of North Carolina serving more than 2700 students in grades K-12. We are in search of a Winter and Spring Head Varsity Track & Field Coach who has the ability and experience to lead and develop a successful track & field program in all areas. Responsibilities: • Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement. • Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules. • Creates and executes game strategy and implements fundamentals. • Coordinates and implements off-season workouts and strength training sessions for the entire program. • Works with the Athletic Director to build a competitive and balanced non-conference schedule. • Collaborate with the AD to hire, evaluate, and support members of the coaching staff for all teams in the program. • Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to. • Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner. • Ensures that proper form(s) (medical) obtained and current. • Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Finalizes roster reports to the Athletic Department and NCISAA (mandated reporting). • Submits completed injury reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. • Reports ALL ejections and disqualifications to the Athletic Director. • Reports ALL game results to the Athletic Office, the KIPP NC Athletic Page Website and Athletic.net. • Supervises student-athletes before, during, and after practices and games. • Reports problems and situations initially to the Athletic Director. • Enforces all School policies while at home or on the road. • Transports athletes to away meets using a provided small or large bus. • Enforces the North Carolina Seat Belt Law. • Complies with North Carolina speed limits and all other driving laws at all times. • The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned Qualifications Qualifications: • Must have excellent communication and computer skills, and tact in dealing with students and parents. • Must have experience working with adolescents and demonstrate the foresight to assist, lead, and direct the same. • Ability to take direction, strong work ethic. • Willingness to accept additional job duties; flexibility in work schedule, as needed. • Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position. • Must have knowledge in all disciplines of track and field, as well as significant knowledge of timing and technical services. Additional Information This is a part-time role and paid as a seasonal stipend. It is not eligible for benefits, but can be combined with a full time staff/faculty position.