Football/Baseball Asst. Coach + Teaching Duties TBD

ATHLETIC COACH

Reports to: Athletic Director; Principal

Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Length of Contract: 210 Days

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in the sport assigned. Contribute to the education program as a whole and the growth of students involved in athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements for sport and level assigned

Coaching license from ADE or coaching credentials from AAA

Possess a CDL with proper bus driver certifications

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of rules

Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship preferred

The Board may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Demonstrate relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
• Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from students; hold students accountable for high performance; recognize excellence and achievement.
• Articulate a clear direction for all students and staff; articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
• Use various instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve student-athletes abilities in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other school staff members to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure student-athletes overall educational development.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and regularly.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all AAA rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Accompany and supervise student-athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports, including out-of-town trips.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations about academic scholarship requirements and recruiting practices.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and trips off school property, following the athletic and student handbook.
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets/inventory within the program.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
• Other duties assigned by the principal or athletic director.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

Supervise assistant coaches (if applicable)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat.