Coach-Track, Assistant Coach at Santa Rosa Middle School (Spring 2024/2025)

MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH

BASIC FUNCTION

Under supervision of the Principal and school Athletic Director, coach students in a specific sport during the established season at the middle school.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Coach and instruct students in a sport, instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport
• Supervise students in the locker room, during practices, during athletic competitions and on buses to and from athletic competitions
• Maintain student discipline, including the prevention of hazing, harassment and discrimination
• Apply the "Pursuing Victory With Honor" principles as adopted by the Board of Education and endorsed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
• Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities
• Assess student performance and make coaching decisions without regard to outside teen/youth affiliations. (For coaches who coach both at a school and for a private or community club/team)
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to prevent injuries
• Ability to teach and motivate middle school aged students
• Possess current CPR and First Aid certificate
  
  

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Skills of the sport
• Strategies and concepts in the sport
• Rules of the sport
• Policies of the school district that apply to athletics and student behavior
  
  

ABILITY TO

• Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship and personal and professional integrity
• Maintain good communication with the Athletic Director, school administrators, other staff and parents
• Demonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and athletic officials
• Organize, plan, and execute practices and game schedules in a timely manner
• Administer CPR and First Aid
  
  

Education And Experience

• Experience in teaching and coaching the sport
• Participation in competitive sports in high school, college or community
• Training in how to teach and coach the sport
• Formal training in child development and/or experience with youth
• Teaching credential preferred, but not necessary
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The environment is typically a locker room, gymnasium, field, court or track. The coach is responsible for equipment, records, school district forms, attending coaching meetings and security of the school facility.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications