PAY GRADE: Supplemental Salary Schedule
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Assists with organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
- Assists with assessesment of player's skills and assigning team positions.
- Assists with developing a regular practice schedule and organizing practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players, during competition and practice and reports to Head Coach the needs for individual or team improvement.
- Assists with determining game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student athlete behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
- Assists with monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
- Assists with conferencing with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
- Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
- Models' sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
- Assists with maintaining eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
- Models' nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games on 14 passenger Activity Bus and provide proof of insurance as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:• Prior coaching experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
• NFHS First Aid, Health, and Safety Certificate/CPR (preferred)
• NFHS Cheer and Dance Safety Certificate (applicable for Cheer, Dance and Spiritline)
*Attach required documentation to your application*
SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of the sport.
• Ability to adhere to administrative policies and directives of the program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
NOTE:The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.