About this role
PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: Principal APPOINTMENT: Head Coaches shall be appointed annually upon the recommendation of the Principal to the Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Shall hold all certifications required by Kentucky Department of Education.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Shall have the ability to sit, lift, stoop, push, pull, any and all body movements as relates to the job description. JOB GOAL: To instruct all students in the fundamental skills and knowledge of the sport or activity. To provide an atmosphere for successful individual development through monitoring, evaluating and reinforcing. GENERAL DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall understand, model and implement the board policy code of ethics to all students and fellow colleagues.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Shall develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual/team skill development that makes up the game.
• Shall develop and maintain an inventory list of equipment.
• Shall prepare and implement a schedule of checking out, maintaining and checking in equipment.
• Shall plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations.
• Shall develop a supervision plan that ensures the safety and welfare of students at all times: locker room, trips, practices, etc.
• Shall present a professional appearance.
• Shall be an effective public relations/communicator with all audiences: players, parents, supervisors, peers and spectators.
• Shall exercise self control at all times with the use of proper language and actions.
• Shall model/demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.
• Shall observe, diagnose and prescribe appropriate remediation activities during practice and game conditions for players and team.
• Shall know and apply the developmental stages of each point of the game to the needs and ability levels of the team/players.
• Shall assimilate innovations and adapt to changes when applicable.
• Shall be responsible for supervising students on out-of-town activities, which may involve staying overnight.
• Shall instruct assistants in techniques necessary to meet the objectives of the sport or activity.
• Shall analyze and evaluate sports effectiveness.
• Shall be responsible for providing training rules and expectations and seeing that rules are taught to each participant.
• Shall assist in the scheduling of the sport or activity.
• Shall be responsible for documenting the LCEAA and district's requirements for physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Shall be involved in the appointment of assistant coaches directly under your supervision.
• Shall develop and follow a budget in line with the district's guidelines and expectations.
• Shall have final authority in the selection of team members.
• Shall manage through appropriate selection, assigning duties and responsibilities and monitoring of assistant coaches under your supervision.
• Shall attend one or more training sessions with high school coaching staff to promote a district wide cohesive sports program.
• Shall perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.
SALARY: Commensurate with the school district's Extra Service Salary Schedule.