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Track Coed Coach MS Level

Employer
School District of Lancaster
Location
Lancaster, PA, US
Salary
per SDoL/LEA Agreement - per SDoL/LEA Agreement / Per Year

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Job Category
Teaching, Athletics Coach
QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated successful experience playing the sport or coaching the sport at the middle school/youth level

Teaching certification or the ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of pedagogy

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body)

Understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport

Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport

Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members and administrators

Experience working with urban students

Availability to organize and implement a year-round training program

REPORTS TO: Head Varsity Coach/ Faculty Manager/ Principal

SUPERVISES: Assistant Coaches

JOB GOAL: To organize, administer, facilitate and maintain a successful middle school athletic team which supports and feeds the freshmen team and supports the JV/Varsity program of the School District of Lancaster

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adhere to paperwork deadlines – eligibility lists, team roster, transportation schedules, inventory sheets, equipment order forms, assistant coaches' evaluations, and various other paperwork required by the SDoL, LL League, and PIAA

Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport

Delegate duties to assistant coaches

Adhere to attendance, eligibility and discipline policies

Collect and inventory equipment

Attend scheduled meetings with head varsity coach

Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the head varsity coach or athletic director

Attend all JV/Varsity practices which occur prior to the start of the middle school season

Communicate regularly with youth coaches running programs which serve as feeder programs

Actively recruit students and encourage participation

Maintain student participation during the season

Provide team building activities throughout the year

Ensure that all coaches are positive role models for students

Supervise coaches as they perform delegated duties

Conduct thorough evaluations (written and discussed) of assistant coaches at the end of the season

Teach techniques, strategies, and tactics which align with the varsity program and prepare athletes to move to that level

Prepare season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery)

Prepare and communicate a written practice plan for each practice

Create daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plans

Provide time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriate

Model respect toward athletes, official, opposing team and spectators

Teach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials and spectators

Provide written communication to athletes and parents which define standards of behavior

Administer consistent, fair and firm discipline

Work in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff.

Develop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff

Provide year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leagues

Encourage athletes to continue participating at the freshman level

Support the decisions and philosophy of the head varsity coach

Other duties assigned by supervisor

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Visit youth teams during the season (i.e. Sertoma, LRC, etc)

Assist with the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization

TERMS OF CONTRACT: Hours indicated in SDoL/LEA Contract

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated per the Athletic Handbook

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENT:

Physical

Standing for three hours

Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grabbing – frequent

Sensory

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Visual acuity to observe practice and games

Temperament

Ability to work with coaches and students

Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people

Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented

Must motivate students

Mental Demands

Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communication

Ability to function in a fast paced high pressure work setting

High degree of patience and tolerance

Environment

Inside the McCaskey Campus and middle school buildings

McCaskey Campus athletic fields and middle school athletic fields

On buses transporting students

At opposing teams' buildings and athletic fields

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