25-26 Athletics Girls Ultimate Frisbee (B) Club Head Coach

Position Summary:

As an Athletics Coach you are directly responsible to both the head coach and the Director of Athletics. The coach of an individual sport must realize that any activity sponsored by SHS Athletics is part of the total program offered by SHS. Individuals in charge of such activities must utilize sound educational principles and goals if athletics are to be a worthwhile part of the overall school program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Model the behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics especially those pertaining to sportsmanship.
• Have full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
• Implement SHS Athletic Department policies and team rules.
• Be responsible for information contained in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Handbook and the SHS Student Handbook.
• Attend all Athletic Department and SHS meetings that deal directly with the sport coached including MIAA GBL Coaches Associations and Athletic Awards meetings.
• Stay informed of rule changes trends and recommendations that affect their particular sport.
• Be present at each practice session and at all contests of the sport coached. This includes supervision at all times and of the weight room locker room and shower areas until the area is secured before and after practices and contests.
• Develop an organized written practice plan to include adequate warm-up and cool-down procedures on a daily basis.
• Make sure that the facilities and equipment are safe and clean and that safety procedures are taught and followed in all areas.
• Perform all duties/responsibilities assigned by both the head coach and Director of Athletics
• Give personal support to the entire SHS staff including school principal school assistant principals and teachers.
• Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of SHS athletics.
• Work with community members who are involved in youth sports in order to encourage the young women and young men to continue to participate in sports at the high school level.
• Develop an approach to coaching which encourages outreach to the parents of the athletes and to other adults who care about the athletes (booster clubs are one part of this outreach)
• Ensure your athletes are participating in the seasonal fundraisers
• Organize and instruct clinics for the youth programs and coaches of your individual sport.
• Directly supervise squad members at home and away contests.
• Supervise all team members that are transported by school buses. This includes making sure all team members travel to and from games and practices (when applicable) by school transportation.
• Be responsible for the distribution and collection of the schools athletic equipment uniforms medical equipment and supplies during and after the coaching season.
• Direct completed score report forms and officials vouchers immediately following a contest.
• Help the Director of Athletics maintain security by not allowing keys to be handled by anyone but the coaching staff.
• Have an awareness of school athletic awards policy and procedures.
• Distribute athletic awards in accordance with school policy.
• Assist student-athletes in securing financial aid or college scholarships based on athletics ability.
• Have current knowledge of NCAA and NIAA recruiting policies regulations and admission requirements.
• Follow current procedures for completing end-of-season responsibilities.

Qualifications Knowledge Abilities & Skills

• Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Previous successful playing and/or coaching; experience working with adolescents.
• Current Red Cross CPR First Aid Certification completion of the MIAA Coaches Education Class and other requirements by the MIAA.

Physical Requirements

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

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat cold wind and light precipitation.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during practices and games.
• Ability to demonstrate athletic skills including throwing catching and basic frisbee techniques.
• Ability to run jog and move quickly across athletic fields as needed to supervise and instruct student-athletes.
• Ability to bend crouch kneel and reach to assist with drills equipment setup and player support.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds including sports equipment such as cones bags and frisbees.
• Ability to visually monitor and actively supervise students to ensure safety during practices and competitions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments including over distance and in noisy settings.
• Ability to travel to off-site games and events as required.

Reporting Relationships

• Somerville High School Athletics Director/Assistant Athletics Director

Terms of Employment

Position Type:Seasonal
Employment Status:

• Part-Time
• Schedule: March to June
• FLSA Classification:Exempt
• Stipend

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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