What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TNHS Football position at Thomas Nelson High School?
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JOB TITLE |
HEAD ATHLETIC COACH |
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REPORTS TO |
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR OR COORDINATOR / PRINCIPAL |
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SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE |
STUDENT LEADERSHIP |
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CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS |
SEASONAL |
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EXEMPT STATUS |
EXEMPT |
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JOB CLASS CODE |
5105 (CERT), 7347 (CLAS), OR 8345 (PARA) |
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION |
EXTRA DUTY |
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DATE APPROVED |
4/16/2024 |
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QUALIFICATIONS |
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Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. |
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CPR and First Aid Certification. |
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NFHS Coach ED Training Required. |
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Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements. |
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POSITION SUMMARY |
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To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra-curricular activity. |
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DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT |
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Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. |
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Promote sports in the schools and community. |
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Plan the assigned athletic program. |
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Organize and supervise practices. |
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Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game. |
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Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism. |
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Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials. |
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Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent. |
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Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance. |
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Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes. |
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Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes. |
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Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc. |
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Assist coaches on one or more sports |
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Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth. |
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Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. |
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Maintain appropriate professional appearance. |
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Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics. |
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Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee. |
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES |
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Fundamentals of various sports. |
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Health and safety regulations. |
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. |
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Understand and follow oral and written directions. |
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Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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Wide range of physical movement. |
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Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. |
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Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. |
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Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. |
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Requires indoor and outdoor activity. |
