About this role
PAY GRADE: Supplemental Salary Schedule
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) · Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport. · Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions. · Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. · Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition. · Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary. · Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. · Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement. · Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities. · Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes. · Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard. · Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury. · Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student. · Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program. · Models' sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. · Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations. · Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms. · Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season. · Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies. · Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records. · Models' nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. · Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games on 14 passenger Activity Bus and provide proof of insurance as requested. · Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: · Prior coaching experience preferred · Must be at least 21 years of age.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: · Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC) · NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate · NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate *Attach required documentation to your application*
SKILLS: (position requirements at entry): · Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and community. · Knowledge of fundamental principles of the sport. · Ability to adhere to administrative policies and directives of the program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.