Unified Sports Head Coach Spring (BHS) SY2425 - Brookline School District

JOB TITLE:Unified Sports Head Coach SY2425 - Spring Season

DATE REVISED:                July 10, 2023

REPORTS TO:Director of Athletics

Job Description: 

• Plan and coordinate the first years of Unified Sports at Brookline High School in collaboration with the Athletic and Special Education Departments.
• Provide a developmentally appropriate educational program for all students.
• The head coach is responsible for supervising coaches and students within the unified sports program and/or gymnasium and other assigned areas; developing practice plans and delivering instruction within established rules of unified sports; adjusting curricula to adapt to children with disabilities or different physical abilities; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to unified sports programs and student progress.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruit individuals to coach and support Unified Sports at BHS.
• Responsible for planning and direct supervision of daily team activities in-season
• Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for athletes
• Prepares practice and activities to promote sportsmanship and gamesmanship
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe climate
• Differentiates instruction for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
• Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of all athletes
• Out-of-season contact must be within MIAA and BHS policies
• Reports to Director of Athletics

Pre-Season:

• Attend coaches meetings (school and BSC)
• Complete all necessary HR paperwork/training
• Assist in monitoring registration and clearance
• Assist in hiring process of sub-varsity and assistant coaches
• Check equipment inventory and make any requests to AD
• Check uniform inventory
• Work with Assist AD on practice/competition scheduling
• Request transportation through Athletic Dept
• Read Athletic Handbook and ask AD for any clarification of policies, etc. 
• Plan meet the coaches night for families
• Provide first week schedule to Assistant AD
• Review website for any changes

In Season:

• Set up time with Equipment Manager to distribute uniforms/equipment
• Confirm eligibility of students
• Plan practice sessions accordingly, communicate schedule at least 2 weeks in advance
• Assist in management of sub-varsity and assistant coaches with AD
• Coordinate with Athletic Trainer for any athlete injuries and return to play 
• Ride bus to and from away contests - possibly drive school van
• Communicate schedule and any announcements with families via weekly email update 
• Assist with any scheduling changes and communication of them to players/families
• Keep accurate records of scores, report scores to AD and/or media
• Keep attendance daily
• Communicate any issues with AD

Post-Season:

• Set up time with Equipment Manager to collect uniforms in full - lead this process
• Have students complete Athletic Dept survey
• Let Administrative Assistant know if any student did not return any uniform or equipment 
• Provide AD with full list of athletes who earned a letter and any postseason accolades
• Confirm final roster and wellness credit eligibility
• Nominate players for postseason accolades as needed
• Attend BSC end of season meeting
• Have end of season meeting with AD - complete closeout form
• Have end of season meetings with Sub-varsity and Assistant Coaches
• Have closeout meetings with each student
• Make recommendations to AD on scheduling for following year
• Make recommendations to AD on equipment needs for following year 

Requirements Qualifications:

• Knowledge of MIAA Rules and Policies
• Concussion awareness training certification
• CPR/AED certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Coaching experience or equivalent preferred
• Curricula including activities in special education, athletic and general education topics, such as exercise, team management, and game management.

TERMSL: CLASS