Gymnastics Head Coach

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS
Upper Arlington City School District
Job Title: Head Coach Gymnastics Upper Arlington High School
Reports to: Director of Student Life

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline sportsmanship and teamwork in Gymnastics.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school certification and three years or more of high school gymnastics coaching experience preferred.
Accurate Reporting: Coaches shall accurately report information required by the local board of education or governing board state education agency federal agency or state or federal law.
Financial Management: Coaches shall ensure all school funds and accounts are managed in a responsible and transparent manner. Coaches shall ensure school property public funds or fees paid by students or the community are not used for personal gain. Coaches shall not make decisions based upon gifts gratuities favors or the socioeconomic status of parents family members community members or businesses.
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully coach lead and/or motivate adolescent students.
Culture and Team building: Ability to work in alignment with the districts strategic plan. Conducts oneself in a manner consistent with the districts core values mission and vision. Demonstrates ability to build relationships with athletes parents and school community. Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive team environment
Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in oneon one small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating instructions procedure manuals and regulations. Ability to write general reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid ability and experience in executing coaching decisions and player selection in a fair equitable and consistent manner
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in varying forms. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email internet software and word processing software. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social emotional physical and cognitive development of adolescent students. Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment.
Certificates Licenses Registrations: Must hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Fundamentals of Coaching Concussion Training First Aid or Sports Injury Prevention Training CPR/AED Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsays Law) Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.

2. Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in Gymnastics

3. Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing athlete selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters

4. Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team

5. Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture

6. Plans and setsup activities practices and meets in conjunction with the department of student life

7. Ensures a certified coach is present at all Gymnastics practices and meets

8. Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules

9. Ensures that proper cleaning storage and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to

10. Arranges game transportation for athletic participants in conjunction with department of student life

11. Travels with student athletes for all events or assigns a School District approved designee to travel with all other levels on the team bus both to and from meets

12. Adheres to all financial policies of the district in regard to the collection and disbursement of money expenses and receipts

13. Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms equipment and supplies

14. Works directly with the Director of Student Life in preparing Gymnastics practice and meet schedules

15. Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner

16. Ensures that proper form(s) (insurance attendance medical) are obtained and current

17. Ensures that all student athletes practicing or playing have been cleared through the Director of Student Lifes office

18. Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles. Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away meets and ensures appropriate behavior

19. Checks and secures all office storage room outside doors locker rooms and all lights after the last player leaves after games and practices (Head Coach may delegate this responsibility to an Assistant Coach)

20. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed

21. Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times

22. Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to Coordinates with the Press and reports meets scores

23. Follows OHSAA rules and regulations

24. Follows Ohio Capital Conference rules and regulations

25. Provides guidance for the youth and UAHS Gymnastics programs.

26. Assists in the selection and training of Assistant Coaches

27. Works with Athletic Training when reporting injuries

28. Reports and secures approval from the district for all adults associated with their sport

29. Submits athlete rosters to the Director of Student Life three weeks before the first game any changes to student information on the roster inventories (copy to Office Secretary as well) final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes the number of awards earned and the class of the athlete

30. Consults with the Director of Student Life regarding any offseason training programs

31. Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction; including preseason practice sessions

32. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students staff parents fellow coaches and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner

33. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries

34. Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with student parents community staff and the media

35. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required

36. Attends work regularly and is punctual
    

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Attends inservice training and staff meetings as needed.

2. Sanitizes and cleans equipment.

3. Inspects facilities and athletic courts for health and safety concerns.

4. Chaperones/supervises athletic events as needed
   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising standards and assisting in maintaining a safe environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move; sit; use technology. The employee must have the ability to teach proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a standard Gymnastics floor and other athletic event settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposed to wet/humid and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or blood borne pathogens.

OTHER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or allinclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms of conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.


Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex including sexual orientation and transgender identity disbility age religion military status ancenstry genetic information or any other legally protected category in its program and activities including employment opportunities.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbents supervisor and or appointing authority.