What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Middle School Sports position at City of Wheat Ridge?
Description
Responsible for overall supervision, marketing, planning of sports team; overseeing coaches assisting with program(s); and, conducting team practice sessions and meets.
All team members are expected to adhere to the organizational values of ACTION! (Accountability, Change, Teamwork, Integrity, Opportunity, Now!) and are responsible for contributing to the achievements of the organization and department. Team members are expected to continue to grow professionally and to apply learning in their job setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Plan, direct and supervise all practices and meets; attend meetings; act as liaison between league and parents; ensure that all scheduled assistant coaches are present to perform assigned duties; ensure all necessary equipment is available, is setup and properly functioning. Promote use of facilities/programs through public relations efforts; recruit volunteer parents as needed to assist as score keepers, timers, team managers, etc. Provide feedback to parents and program supervisor; ensures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to. Perform related work as required and assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Oversees the coaches as assigned.
Work is performed in accordance with standard practice and methods requiring initiative to complete recurring assignments independently and judgment to determine which methods are applicable in any given situation. Finished work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and completeness. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge - Working knowledge of all skills/techniques necessary to conduct a comprehensive program relative to area assigned; of league rules, requirements; of competition workouts; of appropriate prescribed policies and procedures.
Skills - Demonstrated skill in operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
Abilities - To strive for excellence without winning being the priority; work tactfully with parents; motivate students in a positive way; communicate effectively with the general public and co-workers; make quick decisions when needed; follow and enforce established rules and regulations; work flexible hours.
EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Training - High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience - Minimum of one (1) year coaching in an organized relative program;
or
any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Supplemental Information
It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or municipal law unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human Resources Office.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
