Head Cross Country Girls Coach - Chaparral HS

PAY GRADE: Supplemental Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

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.

B Sports: Badminton, Cross Country, Dive, Golf, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Swim, Tennis, Track, Wrestling.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

·       Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.

·       Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.

·       Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

·       Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.

·       Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.

·       Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

·       Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

·       Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.

·       Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.

·       Monitors 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.

·       Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.

·       Follows state, regional, AIA and district regulations governing the athletic program.

·       Models sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

·       Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.

·       Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

·       Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.

·       Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.

·       Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.

·       Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games on 14 passenger Activity Bus and provide proof of insurance as requested. 

·   Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

·   Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred

·         Prior coaching experience preferred

·         Must be at least 21 years of age.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: 

·         Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate preferred*

·         Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance card: required

·         Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate: required

          https://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/61113/fundamentals-of-coaching

·         Concussion in Sports Certificate: required

          https://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/61151/concussion-in-sports

*If applicant does not have an Arizona Teaching Certificate, two additional coaching certificate are required:

·         First Aid, Health, and Safety: https://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/26/first-aid-health- and-safety

·         Coaching (specific sport)/Teaching sports skills: https://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/61170/teaching-sports-skills

*Applications submitted without all required documents attached will be considered incomplete*

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 receives 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.