Middle School Football Head Coach - Team Leader & Mentor

POSITION: Head Coach EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: As Set by the Board of Trustees Hours As Set by the Board of Trustees SALARY: As Set by the Board of School Trustees QUALIFICATIONS: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Successful experience in the sport. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director EVALUATED BY: Athletic Director

SUMMARY

Responsible for the athletic program during the season established by IHSAA or the middle school or elementary school guidelines or rules. Essential Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned Professional Duties a.Is an appropriate role model for student-athletes, parents, families, YHS staff, opponents, and the community. b.Fosters initiative, self-discipline, teamwork, loyalty, courage, leadership, and the commitment to excellence to Yorktown High School athletes. c.Promotes the accomplishments and past successes of the Yorktown Tigers who have preceded them. d.Works cooperatively and develops rapport with administration, teachers, coaching staff, players, and community. e.Complies with all aspects of the coaching handbook. f.Assists the Athletic Director in selecting personnel for a particular sport. g.Organizes, directs, and supervises assistant coaches. h.Establishes and communicates the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by coaches of the program (K-12). i.Develops integrity within the coaching staff and with fellow coaches. j.Works with other coaches to facilitate multi-sport athletes. k.Organizes, plans, and schedules a regular program of practice in-and-out of season. l.Maintains an accurate roster and verifies academic and athletic eligibility of athletes. m.Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season. n.Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual athletes. o.Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meets procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport, IHSAA and HCC. p.Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition. q.Complies with pre-season, in-season, and post-season expectations set forth by the Athletic Director or outlined in the coaching handbook. r.Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program. s.Maintains satisfactory attendance. t.Complies with YCS Bylaws, Policies, and the Employee Handbook. u.Models YCS mission statement and fundamental objectives. Coaching Performance a.Exhibits enthusiasm and sincere interest in coaching and working with athletes. b.Uses sound proven methods of coaching and displays knowledge and innovation of sport. c.Clearly communicates with individual/team about goals, performance, and progress. d.Develops and maintains a competitive environment. e.Instructs individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved. f.Exhibits acceptable personal conduct and appearance before, during, and after the game. Related Coaching Responsibilities a.Organizes and implements a summer development program. b.Organizes, plans, and schedules a summer youth camp for grades K-12. c.Assists the Athletic Director in planning contests, special events, etc. d.Communicates and works with medical personnel and parents involving athletic injuries. e.Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up. f.Monitors the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that athletes are present. g.Works closely with the athletic department in scheduling contests. h.Recommends purchases of equipment, supplies, uniforms, and submits in a timely manner. i.Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility. j.Maintains the necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork. k.Attends clinics when financially possible. l.Participates actively in other athletic, professional, and school activities. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS: The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence.The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.The ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.The ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.The ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and YCS School Board policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.The employee is specifically required to walk.The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.Some driving is necessary.Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers.Occasionally, the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours, direct responsibility for the safety, well-being or work output of other people, and meet multiple demands from several people. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed.The individuals currently holding this position may perform additional duties and the supervisor may assign additional duties. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the School Corporation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yorktown