Position : Athletic Coach
Reports To : Building Athletic Director
Salary Schedule / Grade : Stipend According to the DEA Master Agreement
F.L.S.A Status : Non-exempt
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the building athletic director / principal, head coach and assistant coach instructs and works with athletes to prepare them for competition. Coaches help athletes to play their best individually and as a team in sports such as football, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, cross country, swimming, track and golf. Coaches are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sports. Coach must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness, safety as well as the related eligibility and compliance guidelines for DPS and the Ohio High School Athletics Association. Coaches appropriate attire will be determined by the Executive Director of Athletics. Due to the increased duties and requirements from the district and the OHSAA standards, coaches will not be considered for athletic director positions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties
Organization and Communication
- Communicate information regarding expectation, practices, competitions and other events with parents, players and administration in a timely manner
- Conduct orientation programs for parents, athletes and assistant coaches
- Develop procedures and establish open communication with parents and athletes to address any issues or concerns related to the team
Administrative
Implement and follow Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), district, state and school athletic codes, rules and philosophiesMonitor athlete class attendance, behavior and academic progressEnsure quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written correspondence with the mediaTraining and Preparation of Athletes
Teach sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tacticsPractice with clear objectives and goals including practice plansCondition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agilitySupervise and conduct practices and contests safely; supervise locker rooms and vehiclesTeach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's teamRespond to player injuries with approved first aid techniquesModel appropriate behavior and sportsmanship in and out of the athletic arenaProvide coverage for absent coachesProvide positive motivationAll DPS district assistant coaches are expected to abide by the coaches' Code of Ethics as outlined in DPS board policy. As a professional educator and leader, the head coach will :
Be modest in victory and gracious in defeatRespect the integrity and judgment of the game officialsProvide a safe environment for practice and competitionCommunicate and interpret program goals and objectives to parents and communityStrive to develop the qualities of leadership, initiative and good judgment in each team memberCreate a set of training rules for athletes which reflects the positive values of abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol and tobaccoEncourage and assist team members to set personal goals to achieve their highest academic potentialRecognize the individual worth and reinforce the self-image of each team memberExemplify the highest moral character a role model for young peopleCORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES
Job-specific
Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectivelyInterpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with childrenAdaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriateQUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.Verifications
Must pass Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-83-06Ohio Teaching license preferredKnowledge & Experience
Three or more years previous coaching experience at high school or college or higher level in the sport being coached.Knowledge of overall operation of an athletic programMust pass a district background checkPossess valid CPR / First-Aid, Pupil Activity Permit, Fundamental of Coaching, Concussion in Sports Course certificates and Cardiac Arrest Course Certificate.All things being equal, hiring priority is given to DEA credentialed teachersAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES / DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions with or without the use of aids
Sufficient vision to read printSufficient distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to focusSufficient depth perceptionSufficient color acuitySufficient hearing to here verbal directionsSufficient hearing to here normal conversation in person and on the telephoneAbility to speak in a voice that can be clearly heard and understood on the telephone and in face-to-face conversations and in a classroom settingAbility to use your arms to reach horizontally and verticallySufficient dexterity to manipulate small objects and print or write legiblySufficient physical ability, strength, mobility, stamina to climb, bend, stretch, stand, kneel, walk, stoop, extend legs, and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects, which weigh 20 poundsWORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly works in an office environment.Work may be subject to frequent interruptionsSome assignments are subject to completion within strict timelinesThe Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.
