Athletics Coach Pool (All Sports) - SY

CONTACT MNPS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION

Job Summary (2-3 sentences describing job purpose): Support and align athletic work among middle and charter school teams/students using district sports facilities in accordance with district policies. Reports to: Executive Principal

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: List, in the order of importance or time spent, the essential duties/tasks performed by the position. This is not an exhaustive list and employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.

Job Duty/Resp. 1:

Assists with supervision of staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination. Implements policies approved by the Board of Education; enforces policies and procedures for student discipline, and protects students’ rights

Job Duty/Resp. 2:

Supports the visions and goals of the Athletic Director as well as organizes, plans and controls special projects as directed by the Athletic Director. Also maintains continuity in the Athletic department in the absence of the Athletic Director. Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director in a willing, cooperative, courteous and professional manner.

Job Duty/Resp. 3:

Promotes good school and community relationships and also develops partnerships with the athletic departments of local colleges/universities to promote growth within Metro Schools

Job Duty/Resp. 4:

Works with the Athletic Director to keep an accurate budget as well as assists in the development of athletic booster clubs, club by laws, and membership

Job Duty/Resp. 5:

Works with the Athletic Director and coaches to organize routine information and stories of interest on various programs for public recognition of athletic achievements.

Job Duty/Resp. 6:

Attends sporting events at middle and high schools on a regular basis and also organizes middle and high school professional development opportunities for all sports.

Job Duty/Resp. 7:

Maintains records of team and individual athletic accomplishments for historical purposes.

Job Duty/Resp. 8:

Works with middle school lead coaches in coordinating sports schedules and tournaments

Responsibilities of Coaches: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Academics

Prepares, implements and monitors specific plans for the improvement of academic performance of athletes

Administration

Care of equipment and recommend equipment to be purchased

Plans and executes an effective budget

Organization of staff

Organization and schedule of practice

Schedule games and contests

Schedule, conduct and supervise daily practice during the assigned season; this should include teaching fundamental skills, team play, team strategy, and rules and regulations of the game

Select squad members, maintain team discipline and morale, and give necessary supervision and direction during contests

Communication with coaches

Adherence to Board of Education, TSSAA, and school philosophy and policies

Public relations

Provides for the proper supervision of students before, during and after practice/games/contests

Submits participation list on time and collects required forms (physical, insurance, and permission)

Promote the sport in the school and community

Prepare/Inspect playing area for safety and playability

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrates and applies current knowledge related to assignment in both games and practices.

Presentation of the fundamentals

Presentation of the fundamentals

Conditioning

Game preparation

Utilizes proper first aid techniques

Demonstrates continuous professional growth

Relationships

Effectiveness

in working with students

in working with staff

in working with parents

Discipline

firm but fair

consistent

Communication with players

Individual

as a team

Conduct

conduct of team

Set an example of self-control and good sportsmanship for players, parents, and spectators

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