About this role
Fleming County Schools Job Description Updated February 2024 Class Code: 8003 5105 (X Duty) JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Head Academic/Co-Curricular Activity Coach Responsible To: Principal Basic Function: Enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in extra-curricular/co-curricular activities. Performance Responsibilities:
• Promote academic team and/or co-curricular activities in the schools and community
• Plan the assigned academic or co-curricular program
• Organize and supervise practices and events
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team building, team strategy and rules and regulations of the organization/event.
• Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that displays professionalism.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of event organizers, officials, and volunteers
• Check eligibility of participants, including parent consent, grades, and attendance (physicals and insurance coverage, if applicable).
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student participants.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student participants.
• Attend all related in-service training, professional meetings, and staff development workshops.
• Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, student participants, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by principal or superintendent.
Knowledge of:
• Fundamentals of the co-curricular activity
• Health and safety regulations
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Ability to:
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: Basic knowledge of and experience with the co-curricular activity to be coached or coordinated. Experience with coaching or work with students in extra-curricular/co-curricular teams, preferred. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year/season to be determined by the board of education. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated based on board policy and best practices.