Middle School Intramural Wrestling Coach

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors Degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Valid Kansas drivers license.

Experience:

• Experience coaching or playing in particular sport.
• Successful completion of ASEP (American Sports Education Program) tests.

General Expectations:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors co-workers and students.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities:

Universal USD 250 Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.

• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district state and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Specific Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and supervision of team and individual sports.
• Promote an appreciation of physical fitness teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Assist during practice time each day in the development and refinement of basic fundamental skills for the sport.
• Work with parents booster clubs and other community organizations as needed.
• Help students achieve gains in athletic skills and team performance.
• Assist in the collection of physical evaluation forms and permission forms.
• Ensure that student athletes adhere to training rules grade requirements and rules of behavior.
• Assist in the continual supervision of student athletes on the bus on the field in conditioning and in the locker and shower rooms.
• Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
• Immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competition to the appropriate medical personnel Head Coach Athletic/Activity Director and principal.
• Collaborate with high school coaches to develop similar language and techniques to support transition to high school.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Athletic/Activity Director.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move lift carry pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping bending and reaching.

• Requires some travel that may or may not require driving.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.