About this role
POSITION LOCATION: Ahlf Jr. High School FLSA: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a proper state license REPORTS TO: Athletic Director, Principal, and/or other Supervisor ESSENTIAL OR REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, opponents, fans, and other coaches.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Effectively motivate student athletes to participate and sustain their interests in the program.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to and keep abreast of rules and regulations set forth by Arkansas Activities Association.
• Assume responsibility for proper care of the school facilities.
• Supervise all students under his or her care.
• Report injuries to administration in a timely manner.
• Assist in building and sustaining a successful program that is widely supported and respected by the Searcy Public School District and community at large.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Athletic Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To be an effective educator in the classroom and on the field.
• To assist in maintaining high academic standards for all students.
• To direct the athletic program in all phases at a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm.
• To work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• To foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school and community.