GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. To instruct student athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. Students shall also receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not over-ride the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.
• The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments

It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the Governing Board and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or concerns through proper Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance
• A staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the district activities director and the respective
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall program
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants
• Maintains discipline, adjusts concerns and works to increase morale and cooperation
• Assists the district activities director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and site
• Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered as a
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct

• By his/her presence at all practices, games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies
• Completes reports of all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection
• Participates in the budget process with the district activities Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices
• Permits athletes to be in authorized areas at the appropriate times
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and Checks on general cleanliness of the facility
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building when custodians are not on duty
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use
• Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for pre-season meetings
• Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not participating in Promotes sports outside the school through news media, little league programs or in any other publicity vehicle as approved.
• Ensures quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media
• Maintains good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans
• Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification or Athletic Coaching Certification preferred
• Completion of NFHS Coaching Education Program/Arizona Interscholastic Association certifications

               Concussion in Sports

               First Aid Certification – Valid through coaching season

               Fundamentals of Coaching

• Must have a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be employed in the School District
• Must have the ability to organize and supervise a sports program
• Must have previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as determined by the District.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have regular and reliable attendance, is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as determined by the District. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.