Head Coach - All Sports - 2026-2027

License and Certification Qualifications Georgia teacher certification Required Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university Required Experience Qualifications Previous successful head coaching experience Preferred Experience recognized on salary schedule Required Skills Up-to-date knowledge of applicable sports Ability to teach desirable traits of character Ability to organize and implement related sports programs Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with other staff members and community support groups Knowledge of safety practices Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools policies and procedures Effective instructional practices Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent human relations skills. Primary Responsibilities Uphold the 14 Legal Duties of a Coach. Teach the desirable traits of character such as persistence, desire to win, teamwork, and cooperation. Plan and conduct practices that teach fundamentals, strategies, rules, and safety techniques. Assist in organizing and administering the athletic program so that it is closely integrated and thoroughly coordinated with the general purposes of education. Maintain inventory and ensure proper care, maintenance, and storage of all athletic equipment and supplies. Ensure that all student-athletes meet GHSA and GCPS requirements in the authorized district platform. Provide guidance and support to all sub-varsity level programs. Approve all recommendations for athletic awards. Teach the values of self-discipline, sound physical condition, healthy life style, and cooperation. Supervise the locker rooms before, during, and after practice sessions. Maintain harmonious relationship with all district employees. Ensure transportation arrangements to all athletic events, according to county procedures. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gwinnett County Public Schools