GIRLS HEAD COACH - Track & Field

Description

JOB TITLE: HEAD COACH

REPORTS TO: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for coaching or advising students of Coral Academy of Science High School in a specified athletic activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required. Collaborates and communicates effectively with Athletic Department.

Essential Functions Include but are not limited to:

● Providing guidance and direction for a school’s sporting program

● Coordinating with staff & parents/student-athletes about the scheduling of games and practices

● Conducts themselves in a professional manner reflective of CAS values

● Coordinating with Athletic Director for team apparel and equipment required through team store and spirit pack

● Assistant coach enforces rules and regulations of head coach as well as expectations of CAS Athletics

● Coral Academy of Science Representative (please dress accordingly)

● Working with Athletic Director to design and implement player fees for each season

● Presenting reports on the status of each team and its successes and shortcomings

● Mediating any disputes between athletes and coaches or between coaches ● Ensures Register My Athlete is complete and sound in compliance with NIAA regulations

● Develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment

● Attends contests & practice sessions

● Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship

● Scheduling and coordinating team photos including action shots for Senior Photos

● Applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed standards/procedures; responsible for health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students

● Communicates needs from Athletic Administration/department to parents/student-athletes; including managing parent representatives ● Facilitates expectations of Student-Athlete Handbook

● Supervise Equipment inventories and uniforms

● Must work with HR and athletic administration to hire coaches in accordance with the SOP ● Responsible for management of team-store (program-specific items) this includes, but not limited to, helping Athletic Administration design store relative to the needs of the program

● Responsible for 1 (sport-specific) team fundraising event(s) and enforcement of seasonal fundraisers ● Disseminate materials and enforce rules and regulations, including player eligibility, handbook and more

● Notify athletes regarding student eligibility as it pertains to policies.

● Coordinate the ordering and distribution of letters and certificates. *academic awards

● Attend seasonal meetings with Athletic Administration

● Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Chain of command:

● STUDENT/PARENT

● COACH

● ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

● ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide required knowledge and skills in qualifying. Atypical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Equivalent to a high school diploma. However, it is preferred that individuals applying be teachers presently under contract with CAS;

AND

2. Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this particular activity.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments.

SKILL AT: Providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well organized practices and contests; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students; and teaching good sportsmanship.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as NFHS classes: coaching fundamentals, first aid, and concussion management are required for coaches/advisors involved in an athletic activity.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Depending on the activity, incumbents must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

COMPENSATION: This position is not a contracted position and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Board Approved salary schedule–these changes are based on years & program & position