SIDNEY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

COACHES

Reports to: Athletic Director and/or Head Coach

 

Job Objectives:

Works with athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills. Provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their participation. Promotes school spirit and active involvement in athletic activities as vital aspects of the district’s educational mission. Actively encourages parental involvement in the athletic program. Uses each contact with the public as an opportunity to promote a positive impression of the school district.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid State of Ohio teacher’s license is preferred.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Provides documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Coaching expertise for the assigned sport.
• Completion of all pupil activity supervisor validation requirements.
• Documentation of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Meets all prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The following skills and duties are representative of performance expectations.  A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Assists the head coach with the organization, management, and evaluation of the assigned athletic team according to the policies and regulations of the board, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and the athletic conference/league. Ensures that all activities reflect a positive image of the school district.
• Meets with athletic director and/or head coach before the start of the season to review schedules, policy/procedure revisions, handbooks, etc.
• Attends all mandatory athletic meetings and training programs (e.g., rules interpretation, sports first aid training, etc.).
• Helps maintain complete and accurate records, reports, and inventories, as required by law, district policy, or administrative directive. Submits all reports on time. Protects the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Encourages all students to participate in and/or support the district’s athletic programs. Helps organize and manage tryouts to select team members. Helps to ensure that the selection process is equitable.
• Assists with the recruitment, training, and supervision of student managers and trainers.
• Helps recruit and instruct scouts.
• Helps the athletic director secure personnel for home games.
• Communicates high expectations for student athletes. Embraces academic performance as an important priority for all athletes. Promotes an environment that encourages self-reliance and disciplined teamwork. Shows an active interest in their progress.
• Helps communicate athletic rules. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the district’s athletic conduct code.
• Helps inform athletes of all regulations and responsibilities (e.g., eligibility standards, permission forms, physical examination, training regulations, requirements for awards, availability of insurance, waiver forms, etc.).
• Checks to ensure that students have paid authorized athletic fees.
• Helps supervise approved fund raising projects as directed.
• Maintains an involvement with the athletic boosters association.
• Helps organize and carry out a practice schedule for the assigned sport. Notifies and receives approval of scheduling changes from the head coach and/or athletic director.
• Provides the head coach and athletic director a copy of all student communications.
• Assists with the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.).
• Provides information about precautions and proper training techniques to help athletes prevent injuries.
• Ensures that medical authorization forms are available at all practices and games. Follows prescribed first aid policies and procedures. Promptly documents all accidents and injuries that require a medical referral.
• Helps evaluate individual and team performance. Prepares statistics. Develops and refines game strategies.
• Helps ensure that equipment is ready for athletic contests, tournaments, clinics, practice sessions, etc. Makes minor equipment repairs. Advises the head coach regarding program needs (e.g., equipment, supplies, uniforms, etc.).
• Notifies the head coach of special needs or arrangements well before scheduled activities. Confirms attendance and obtain the principal’s permission to be away when duties conflict with classroom responsibilities.
• Works with the head coach to address issues related to participation in board sanctioned activities away from home as directed.
• Provides close supervision and takes reasonable precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Ensures that students store equipment safely and keep the locker rooms and practice areas orderly. Helps keep track of school supplies and equipment used by athletes, student trainers/managers, volunteers, etc.
• Helps ensure the security of equipment at home and when traveling.
• Maintains an awareness of advances in equipment technology. Recommends modifications that enhance student safety.
• Helps with the preparation and maintenance of an equipment inventory for the assigned sport. Helps store athletic equipment at the end of the season.
• Helps with the management of team communications (e.g., inquiries, game programs, brochures, mail, E-mail, announcements, news releases, questionnaires, catalogs, etc.).
• Helps verify the list of letter winners. Ensures that participants have fulfilled all requirements for letters, awards, and recognition certificates.
• Promotes a favorable image and recognition of team members in the school and community. Helps organize and participates in student recognition programs.
• Serves as a resource for students seeking additional information or trying to improve skills.
• Seeks and uses community resources that enhance educational activities (e.g., parent volunteers, service groups, organizations, businesses, etc.).
• Encourages parent organizations and supports student activities as time permits.
• Regularly evaluates the athletic activity and advises the athletic director about emerging needs. Keeps current with trends and innovations. Recommends modifications that will enhance future athletic programs.
• Avoids public criticism of training/coaching methods used by other individuals.
• Strives to develop rapport with students, staff, parents, and the public. Responds to requests and complaints promptly and tactfully. Offers and accepts constructive suggestions diplomatically. Respects the personal confidences and privacy needs of individuals.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Serves as a role model for staff and students. Exemplifies responsible leadership. Demonstrates personal integrity, impartiality, respect, fair play, and courtesy.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates professionalism and exemplary personal conduct.
• Demonstrates technical skills, knowledge, and coaching proficiency.
• Displays enthusiasm for education and the athletic program.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Uses interpersonal skills to promote a favorable image of the school district.
• Expresses ideas effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes and manages time effectively. Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Evaluates individual and team deficiencies and prescribes corrective actions.
• Intervenes to avert problem situations and resolve conflicts.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves athletic supplies and equipment. Helps others with heavy objects.
• Walks and/or stands for extended periods.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Under the direction of the athletic director and head coach: schedules meaningful work assignments, provides instructions, and communicates expectations to assigned student helpers and volunteers.

 

Working Cnditions:

Exposure to the following conditions may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to student commotion.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties require working during the evening and/or weekend.

 

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Sidney City School District Board of Education.

 

The Sidney City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. The board requires that employees comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code, the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, and all local and Federal mandates. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.