Unified Sports Head Coach Spring (BHS) SY2425 - Brookline School District
Brookline, MA
About the Job
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
Source : Brookline School District