What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coaching/Sponsor Application (25-26) position at Norfolk Public Schools, NE?
JOB TITLE: COACH/SPONSOR
It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.
Vacancies:
Senior High-
- Head Girls Basketball
- Head Volleyball
- Assistant Boys Basketball
- Assistant Bowling
- Assistant Cheer
- Assistant Football
- Assistant Boys Golf
- Assistant Girls Basketball
- Assistant Speech (.5)
- Assistant Boys Tennis
- Assistant Girls Tennis
- Assistant Boys Track
- Assistant Unified Bowling
- Assistant Volleyball
Junior High
- Head 8th Grade Boys track
- Assistant 7th Football
- Assistant 7th Girls Basketball
- Assistant 7th/8th Boys Wrestling
- Assistant 7th/8th Girls Wrestling
- Assistant 8th Grade Boys Track
- Assistant 8th Grade Volleyball
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
- Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate or Nebraska Supervisory Certificate preferred
- Previous coaching experience desired
- First aid and CPR training desired
- Knowledge of NSAA rules and regulations
- Average 20 hours per week, with practices and games
REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Activities Director, and Varsity Head Coach
JOB GOAL: To organize and implement a learning program which fosters improved physical fitness, excellent sportsmanship, and teamwork. The coach / sponsor will be expected to teach and develop the student's knowledge and skills required in each particular activity.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be determined - salary to be established by the Board of Education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teaches basic, fundamental skills; develops advanced skills
- Develops positive personality traits in students, such as self-esteem, confidence,integrity, punctuality, collaboration, and loyalty
- Instills character in students including a sense of fair play and a positive attitude toward winning and losing
- Provides opportunities that will allow the program to facilitate experiences where students cope with challenges and handle stressful situations similar to those encountered in real life
- Provide support for students and work to develop and enrich resiliency in students.
- Improves the overall fitness levels of students
- Encourages students to participate, develop and value learning.
- Obeys and respects decisions of referees and officials.
- Sets the example of exemplary behavior and self discipline at all times
- Collaborates with teaching staff; observes eligibility requirements for participating students
- Records attendance and performance of each student
- Encourages students to participate in more extracurricular activities to develop a wider variety of skills.
- Inventories equipment keeping accurate records of damage and losses
- Recommends equipment and supply budget to superiors
- Attends professional meetings; keeps learning about new developments in the sport
- Maintains proper endorsements/authorizations through meetings, workshops and other professional development courses. Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory) :
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Visual and hearing acuity
- Skills in organization, problem solving and conflict management
- Ability to handle stress and pressure from parents and fans
- Skills in assessment and evaluation
