Coach - Cross Country Track - Desert Canyon MS - Scottsdale Unified School District

PAY GRADE: Supplemental Salary Schedule

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

·   Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.

·   Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.

·   Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

·   Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.

·   Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.

·   Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

·   Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

·   Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.

·   Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.

·   Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.

·   Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

·   Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.

·   Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.

·   Models’ sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

·   Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.

·   Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

·   Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.

·   Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.

·   Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.

·   Models’ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

·   Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games on 14 passenger Activity Bus and provide proof of insurance as requested. 

·   Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

·    Prior coaching experience preferred

·    Must be at least 21 years of age.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: 

·   Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

·   NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate

·   NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate

*Attach required documentation to your application*

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

·         Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and community.

·         Knowledge of fundamental principles of the sport.

·         Ability to adhere to administrative policies and directives of the program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.