Wrestling Program Safety Coach

Position title: Assistant Coach

Immediate Supervisor: Head Coach/Athletic Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The job ofSafety is to support the Forest Grove School District athletic objective policy of interscholastic athletics and Forest Grove School District Athletic Code. The District believes that extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life. All students regardless of their ability should take part if possible to be able to grow physically intellectually and socially through participation. Coaches organize and conduct the athletic programs to meet the needs of the school District and their participants.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform delegated duties assigned by the head coach
• Be knowledgeable of and implement the planned system and style of play as established by the head coach
• Enforce all athletic regulations and take initiative in making proposals for improvement in the program through the head coach to the athletic director and principal
• Attend meetings and professional developments organized and conducted by the high school head coach athletic director or principal
• Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities or student/athletes including but not limited to game practice locker room and transportation
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of skill development training techniques fundamentals game strategy and the rules of the sport
• Be responsible for the care distribution and collection of District equipment and supplies
• Communicate with athletes in a manner that models respect. Refrain from using profanity or derogatory language at participants officials parents or others associated with the program
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students athletes parents and staff throughout the program and school
• Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports by encouraging athletes to play more than one sport
• Practice professional conduct during events and practices
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
• Handle program finances that align with the current District practice
• Report any conduct that violates the physical mental or emotional safety of anyone involved in the program within 24 hours to the Athletic Director

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport coaching techniques and student supervision
• Ability and willingness to successfully communicate with student/athletes parents assistant coaches and other school staff in both verbal and written forms
• Ability to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school and District procedures and policies
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
• Current Concussion Management and updates on all other OSAA requirements
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students staff or District patrons
• The ability to work harmoniously with others
• Successful completion of background check

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent or the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Districts goals.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity national origin age disability political affiliation or belief citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District .