Assistant Track & Field Coach-Hurdles & Sprints - Alta High For questions, please email: CSDEmployment (csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org) Category: Coaches Department:Canyons District Shift: Location:Alta High Job Type:Stipend How to apply: Please complete the Paraprofessional Coach/Activity Advisor Application, (https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Paraprofessional-Coach-Advisors-Application-23-24.pdf) and submit it with your resume with an emphasis on coaching to estefany.lares@canyonsdistrict.org Job Description: Alta High School is looking for a qualified assistant coach for our track & field program. The assistant coach for hurdles and sports supports the head coach in training and mentoring high school athletes. Responsibilities include assisting with practices, providing event-specific instruction, supervising, and promoting sportsmanship. This job is best suited for someone with significant experience in coaching/participating in track and field and in developing young athletes while building a strong, positive, and competitive team culture. Coaches mentor, train, and educate athletes in skills and techniques while serving as positive role models for student athletes. Coaches also work to train and educate athletes in safety and injury prevention. We have a talented and committed group of athletes, a great community, and a tradition of excellence in our programs. The candidate will: • Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship. • Assist in conducting tryouts for a team or for an individual to participate in a competition; help select the players for a team who will represent the school. • Assist in practices by instructing and working with athletes to help them perfect their abilities and provide them guidance in keeping fit for competition and teach them how to react under the pressure of competitive play. • Comply with the rules and regulations and comply with all Utah High School Activities Association mandates and requests. • Communicate to all students the policies of the team, school, and school district relating to school sponsored sports activities. • Complete reports and forms as required. • Foster a safe, welcoming and respectful environment. • Fulfill supervision responsibilities for all practices, locker rooms, games and team trips. • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Preferred Skills: + Previous coaching experience and/or participation at the high school or college level is preferred. + Candidate must complete 3 required UHSAA courses and new hire paperwork within 2 weeks of hire and before you can begin coaching duties.