Non-faculty CoachHigh School-Anticipated positions 2024-2025 School Year

Purpose Statement:

The job of Coach was established for the purpose/s of designing and implementing athletic program activities based on an analysis of the oppositions strategies strengths and weaknesses; designing and implementing such activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to specific sports; providing supervision of student athletes during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and may serve in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district to the community and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a coaching position at the High School level.

Functions:

• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings workshops conferences etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations recognition events banquets etc. for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants accomplishments.
• Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletics for the competition.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength speed agility nutritional injury prevention etc. for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards inadequate equipment etc. for the purpose of implementing modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques organization of practices supervision guidelines and responsibilities etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
• Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities equipment supplies etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment staff assignments etc. for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics insurance signed permission forms emergency information schedules equipment inventories etc. for the purpose of complying with district athletic conference and state requirements.
• Manages overall high school athletic program within area of assigned responsibility for the purpose of ensuring continuity of the program between all levels (freshman junior varsity and varsity) and providing a central focus for program accountability.
• Monitors student athletes academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling tutoring etc. to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Oversees assistant coaches student managers volunteers etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
• Performs a variety of personnel related functions (e.g. interviewing assessing recommending etc. for the purpose of addressing staff position needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Promotes athletic program (e.g. conducts offseason clinics information on skillcamps attends community meetings etc. for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
• Responds to inquiries of students parents other school personnel media representatives college representatives etc. for the purpose of providing information assistance and/or direction.
• Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition travel meetings practices etc. for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
• Supports other staff of the athletic program (e.g. Head Coach other coaches volunteers etc. for the purpose of assisting them in the performance of their respective roles and functions.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes oppositions strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the oppositions strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws codes policies and/or regulations; and organizing and communicating information and concepts.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws codes policies and/or regulations; participant eligibility attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use basic jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm fair and consistent discipline approach; traveling to off campus athletic events; traveling to off campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20 sitting 40 walking and 40 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: None Specified

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses: None Specified None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances: None Specified None Specified

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade: Non Exempt