Head Coach - Various Sports & Levels

District Wide

2,964.00 - 6,072.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee training of players in all events in conjunction with the other coaches.

• Develop training plans for players in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home competitions as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Contribute to meet line-up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all meets.
• Oversee and assist other coaches in monitoring team members' practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance, and grades
• Oversee and assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Responsible for providing student-athletes with feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the sports program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the sports program
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam by the start of the season.

Working Conditions

Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for competitive sports.
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents/guardians.
• Competitive experience at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference for those with prior experience in the specific sport.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement a developmentally appropriate program for student-athletes.
• Evidence of knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from team players.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise athletic teams with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, and safety.

Desired Qualifications

• Valid teaching license
• College playing/coaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement sports systems in a high school setting

Physical Requirements

The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.