Odyssey Junior High Coach

 POSITION:            Odyssey Junior School Coach (Head Coach, Asst. Coach)

F.L.S.A.:                Exempt/Seasonal

Required:  

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Experience in chosen sport
• Possess effective communication skills
• Ability to work part-time, evenings and weekends during the sport season
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred:  Experience coaching

Direct Report:  Athletic Director

Terms of Employment:  Per season

Purpose:  Provides coaching and direction to student-athletes.  Assists students in achieving a high level of skill and appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in respective sport. Conducts practices, motivates students and instructs student-athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercise.
• Assesses player’s skills; monitors players during competition and practice.
• Determines the game strategy.
• Supervises athletes during practices, competition, travel time, and pick up.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Models sportsmanship and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment rooms in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Adhere to financial policies in regards to collection and disbursements of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and community members.
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment, uniforms, and updated inventories are maintained.
• Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student-athletes at all times.
• Abide by CAA rules & regulations.
• Follows the direction of the Athletic Director when applicable.
• Other assigned duties.

Behavior and Conduct:

All employees/coaches shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.