About this role
USD 480 in Liberal, KS is currently accepting coaching applications for multiple positions. Preference will be given to those candidates who have or are eligible for a current Kansas teaching license (teaching assignment to be determined). Professionalism and Administrative Duties
• Communications must follow the chain of command per Board Policy.
• Follow KSHSAA guidelines and rules.
• Ensure all individuals will represent USD480 appropriately per Board policies while on activity-related business.
• Exhibit professional treatment of all officials, workers, and opponents.
• Ensure students have required forms submitted prior to their participation.
• Create activity-specific guidelines, including a schedule of events and practices, and discuss with evaluator prior to the start of the activity.
• Conduct a parent meeting if required by evaluator (see evaluation list)
• Provide evaluator with updated rosters before activity and as rosters change throughout the year.
• Support and follow eligibility guidelines per Board Policy.
• Students must be supervised before/after all activity periods, never left unattended after events on or off school grounds.
• Report activity results as required by Activities Director
• Cooperate with evaluator in providing input or communication regarding the scheduling of events.
• Coordinate publicity materials about the activity (interviews, reports, etc.) with the assistance of the Activities Director
• Supervise and support assistants during activity time.
• See that all assistants know their roles and duties regarding the activity.
• Follow policies and procedures per Board Policy
• Attend all activity/athletic department meetings or makes arrangements with evaluator prior to the meeting date.
• Perform evaluation of assistants (if necessary) within the required time frame.
Travel
• Procedures for travel requests and actual travel are completed per District Procedure/Board Policy
• Procedures for procurement and return of travel funds are followed per District Procedure
• Supervision on trips and bussing rules are followed per Student Handbook policy
Facilities & Equipment
• Maintain an updated inventory of all activity uniforms, equipment, set-pieces, etc.
• Check out equipment to students/assistants per Activity Director's guidelines
• Instruct students and assistants on proper use and care of equipment.
• Follow all policies for facility and key/key card use per Faculty Handbook
• Follow policies and procedures for scheduling facilities per District Policy to include but not limited to any volunteer practices/camps.
Practice (Rehearsal) & Competition
• Practice frequency, length, and time should follow guidelines as defined in KSHSAA guidelines
• Plan, supervise, and conduct all practice sessions or ensure an assistant is doing so.
• Keep daily attendance records.
• Keep, maintain, and report all relevant statistics and letters/awards per the Activity Director.
• See that all athletic injuries are cared for in a professional manner.
• Accompany or ensure an assistant accompanies squads to and from all events unless alternate supervision duties are approved by an evaluator.
Budget & Fundraising
• Cooperate with the evaluator on all decisions regarding the purchasing of equipment or supplies.
• Follow all fundraising procedures as described in the KSHSAA and Board Policy
• Work within the budget provided by USD 480