Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Term Length: Seasonal

Stipend: $2,000.00 - $5,500.00 DOE and title

Reports to: Athletic/Activities Director

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Coach is responsible for building a successful sports program by teaching each player the rules, sportsmanship, technical, and tactical aspects of the game to prepare them for success in training and competition

• The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies and models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Conduct a preseason meeting with the team to discuss expectations
• Meets minimum practice requirements prior to the first match
• Provides Athletic Director with the layout for season training/practices and other activities
• Supervises, directs, coordinates, and monitors student-athletes
• Attends all team practices and games, frequent tardiness or failure to show up when scheduled can result in a loss in a portion of the stipend
• You are expected to attend all matches/games/training/practices, you are required to report your absence to the Athletic Director if you plan to miss a date
• After your third absence, you will receive a $100 deduction from your stipend, each absence thereafter will result in a $100 deduction for each absence
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions (including the monitoring of environmental conditions) to protect students, employees, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Prepare forms to the school administrators as required by the HCPA, i.e., eligibility roster, players’ addresses, accident reports, ensuring the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times
• Models and instills positive sportsmanship qualities in the student-athletes in all activities
• Interacts with student-athletes, teachers, parents, and the community to build enthusiasm
• Sets a vision for the direction of the program and should dictate what the program should focus on in order to be ready to contribute to the next level.
• Provides and/or monitors appropriate medical assistance to injured participants in athletic activities, as requested by head coach
• Instruct students in safety procedures, the need to report injuries to a coach and/or athletic trainer immediately
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of rules, regulations, and effective coaching practices
• Monitor the academic performance of athletes and ensure that academic assistance and follow-up is provided for athletes that need it
• Coordinates a Team Banquet at the end of the season (only for Head Coaches)
• Coordinating team transportation arrangements for all away games/activities
• Follows procedures established by HCPA for communicating with parents/guardians
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or building administrator(s)

Accountabilities

• Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in sports setting related to specific sport
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible.
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages.
• Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).
• Operate standard equipment (computer, fax machine, telephone, copier machines, etc.).
• Fast-paced environment.
• Requires frequent keyboarding which calls for repetitive motion and rapid eye movements, frequent use of the telephone.
• Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push, reach, or bend.
• Work may require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required.

Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Coaches and Teaching Assistants

Duties may occasionally be performed: 

• on field trips away from school.
• in outdoor environments, such as athletic fields or playgrounds.
• in varying weather conditions, such as hot or cold weather.

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