Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/ Coaching

Date Posted:
9/30/2019

Location:
Duggan Elementary School

Closing Date:
10/21/2019

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September 30, 2019
Waterbury Public Schools

Job Assignment Title
Elementary School Intramural Coach
Duggan Volleyball - Marking Period 2

Extracurricular Schedule
Appendix B

Division/Department
Athletics

STIPEND
$2,319

SEASON LENGTH
9 Weeks

CLOSING DATE
October 21, 2019

Reports to:
This job assignment receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrator as assigned.

Summary of Assignment
This job assignment is accountable for supervising and coordinating athletic and non-athletic activities and games while providing opportunities and support for each participant to develop personal growth and collaborative skills. This support focuses on developing increased self-esteem and fostering an appreciation for the value of serving as a member of a collaborative group.

Minimum Education and Experience

Certificate of Completion for Module 15 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.

Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.

Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.

High School diploma or GED.

Successful completion of pre-employment process.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
• Knowledge of the specific assigned sport;
• Knowledge of the federal, State and Board Policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
• Coaching skills;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Public speaking skills;
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to physically perform essential functions;
• Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries;
• Ability to work assigned hours;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Leadership ability;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Essential Functions
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the assignment and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Actively recruits participation of all students;
• Advertises and promotes the goals and purposes of the sport/activity;
• Assists in efforts to improve the program;
• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assists the administration in the preparation of written guidelines, rules, regulations, scheduling of activities, preparing bus requisitions for activities both at home and away, and coordination and distribution of master schedules;
• Assists with responsibilities associated with an intramural program;
• Assumes responsibility for the issuance, care and inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms;
• Attends and oversees all activities;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;
• Coordinates and works with staff and students to provide safe and appropriate use of equipment and facilities;
• Develops and enforces training rules;
• Ensures appropriate attire at practices and events;
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
• Ensures proper care of equipment;
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
• Ensures safety of students;
• Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Ensures the proper conduct and actions of team players at all times;
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Keeps an inventory of equipment, uniforms, and repair/replacement of all equipment needs;

• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
• Maintains satisfactory attendance;

• Makes contacts with the public using tact and diplomacy;
• Participates in awards program and works with administrative staff to establish awards criteria;
• Promotes good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation;
• Provides a positive learning environment for the athletes;
• Reports all injuries to school nurse or principal
• Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner;
• Schedules, plans, and conducts all practice sessions and scrimmages as approved by the Principal;
• Serves as a role model for students;
• Stresses good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success;
• Teaches and coaches the fundamentals of the sport/activity;
• Verifies that players have turned in physical forms and other necessary paperwork to the school nurse prior to engaging in the sport.

Physical and Mental Requirements
Individuals appointed to these assignments must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the assignment.