Head Track Coach - Girls

VACANCY NOTICE: Head Track Coach - Girls
LOCATION: Revere High School
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• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective leadership, communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) fundamentals of coaching and concussion awareness/prevention training is prerequisite requirement.

Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving heavy athletic equipment.

Note: Contracts are made available to licensed staff with appropriate knowledge and experience. Unfilled positions may be offered to other qualified applicants meeting school district and state department of education criteria. Verification of credentials and work history is required. A Pupil Activity Permit and/or Ohio School Van Driver Certificate may be required.

Essential Functions:
1. Coaches assigned athletic activities (e.g., instruction, practice, games, etc.).
Provides direction, support and accountability to help students benefit from program participation.

• Attends mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).
• Conducts program risk assessments. Implements corrective measures as needed.
• Directs the preparation/restoration of shared activity sites. Maintains orderly work/storage areas.
• Protects district property. Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.
• Works with district maintenance staff to ensure athletic fields are properly maintained and comply with conference/league and state athletic association regulations.
• Oversees the ordering, distribution, collection and refurbishing of program uniforms.
• Verifies the accuracy of correspondence, news releases, posters, etc., prior to public release.
• Publicizes program information. Participates in preseason parent-student meetings. Informs students about rules and personal responsibilities. Verifies authorized fees have been paid.
• Trains assistant coaches in methods to accomplish duties effectively.
• Conducts unbiased professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
• Confirms scholastic eligibility. Verifies medical authorization forms for each participant are on file and readily available. Teaches safety precautions. Investigates/documents injuries.
• Ensures equipment is appropriate for the physical development and skill level of participants.
• Make sure all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support and opportunities to participate.
• Instructs participants in physical conditioning tactics.
• Promotes sportsmanship (i.e., ethics, fairness, fellowship, respect, etc.).
• Coordinates off-season activities (e.g., practice schedules, training clinics, etc.).
• Arranges transportation and accompanies students to/from sanctioned activities.
• Evaluates individual/team performance. Prepares statistics. Develops/refines game strategies.

Conveys accurate timely scores and post-game reports to appropriate media as directed.

• Ensures program activities are self-sustaining except when authorized by the administration.
• Helps students develop fundraising proposals (i.e., budget, anticipated expenses, solicitation time-frame, funding sources, etc.) for administrative approval. Supervises fundraising activities.
• Complies with district accounting procedures. Ensures activity accounts are suitable for audit.
• Helps prepare end-of-season performance evaluations of all assigned staff and volunteers.
• Helps organize recognition events. Verifies students have fulfilled requirements for awards.
• Evaluates operational performance. Identifies opportunities to improve program services.

2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

• Complies with the Employee Code of Excellence.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

5. Keeps informed about workplace safety procedures. Initiates action to manage risks.

• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes and administrative directives when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior and suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements and district administrative procedures.Working Conditions: The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex and any other legally protected category.

Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug free work environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.

This job description is not intended to create a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules vary by position. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program or service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations and unforeseen events.