JV Boys Soccer Coach

Position Type :

Athletics / Activities / Coaching

Date Posted : 6 / 5 / 2024

Location :

Newmarket Junior-Senior High School

Closing Date : when filled

Title : Athletic Coach

Classification : N / A

Reports to : Athletic Director

FLSA Status : To be determined on a case-by-case basis

Effective Date : 06 / 18 / 2024

Union Status : Not Applicable

Salary : $2,524 Stipend

Summary

The Athletic Coach instructs athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success; instructs and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes; and improves knowledge, skills, and abilities of all through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc. The position conforms to and carries out all laws and all lawful rules, regulations, and policies that exist or may be enacted relative to Newmarket School District employees as they relate to the area of assignment.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Responsible for the supervision and safety of all players under their supervision.
• Organizes daily practice routines.
• Coach individual participants in the skill development necessary for the sport involved.
• Develops individual and team strategies for improvement.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is

considered a participant.

discipline is necessary, and contact parents when a student is in danger of being dropped or becoming ineligible.

scheduled facility times.

safeguards for each participant.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT :

equipment.

PUBLIC RELATIONS :

program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

Persons selected for coaching positions must meet the "Coaches Eligibility" criteria established by the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA). Coaches must also receive ongoing and continuing education and training as required or recommended by NHIAA. Additionally, persons selected for coaching positions must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, and have at least a high school diploma.

All persons approved by the Board for coaching positions will be subject to criminal background checks, consistent with Board Policies GBCD and IJOC. Persons selected for coaching positions may be hired on a conditional basis, pending successful completion of the criminal records check.

The District reserves the right to make such changes in the assignment as unforeseen conditions may require in the District's best interest, except that in no event shall the Coach be assigned to a position for which he / she is not qualified or eligible.

Knowledge, Ability, Skill

Knowledge : Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport involved, the technical / skills aspects of the sport, and at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. Have a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Newmarket District Schools Board including but not limited to JJIF - Guidelines for Proper Sportsmanship, JLCJA -Emergency Plan for Sports Related Injuries and Additional Protocols for Athletics Participation, JICH- Drug and Alcohol Use by Students, JLCJ - Concussions and Head Injuries, JLCJA - Emergency Plan for Sports Related Injuries and Additional Protocols for Athletics Participation, GEA - Athletic Team Coaches, JLCA Physical Examinations of Students. The head coach is responsible for their implementation by the entire sports program staff. Knowledge of existing system, State, and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.

Ability : Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise a total sport program; to serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his / her instructions and actions; to maintain a positive learning environment; to motivate and inspire student athletes; to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends; to exercise common sense and good judgment.

Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Strong organizational and time management skills; Skill in coaching the technical and skill building aspects of the sport involved.

Supervision

Received : Works under the direction of the Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the school principal.

Exercised : The head coach may advise, coordinate, and support a staff of assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

Continuation and Dismissal

All coaching positions will be for one season only. The athletic director and principal will make re-appointment proposals for the following season. The superintendent will make the recommendation for re-appointment and forward it to the School Board for approval.

An Athletic Coach is an at will position and may be dismissed from his / her duties at any time for unprofessional conduct, violation of School Board policies, violation of expectations and responsibilities, and / or any unethical behavior that places students in danger or places the District in an unprofessional light, or for any reason determined at the sole discretion of the District.

Code of Ethical Conduct

Coaches are required to adhere to all school board policies relative to codes of conduct, behavior, and expectations. Additionally, coaches must adhere to all sportsmanship standards established in School Board policies and / or by NHIAA. Violating any code of conduct may result in immediate termination and / or dismissal.

Job Environment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described 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.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; supervise student athletes, requiring the employee to move at a speed that coordinates with students and may, at times, require the ability to react quickly to safeguard students. The employee is regularly required to see, talk, listen, and hear to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is required to use tools and equipment associated with the position, computers, computer accessories, telephone, copier, FAX machine, and other such equipment; to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must occasionally move equipment and / or supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Depending on the assignment, lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk of injury factor, and due process predicaments.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and requirements change.)

Equal Opportunity / Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

Salary : $2,524