Head Track Coach

Job Title: Head Coaches High School and Middle School

Purpose: To instruct students in the fundamental skills, strategy and training necessary for them to realize a degree individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instructions that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence. Community/parent pressure for winning is taxing but must not over-ride the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.

Responsible to: USD 405 Administration

Supervises: Head Coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of assistant coaches and students in conjunction with the Athletic/Activities Director and Principal.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate preferred
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport/activity
• Knowledge of KSHSAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of USD 405 policies and expectations
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports or activity program.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a working relationship with other coaches, teachers and classified staff.
• Be a role model for students and athletes at all times
• Maintain a professional relationship with the administration and parents.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, maximum of 60 pounds.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

General Responsibilities

• Supervise students during scheduled practices and performances.
• Stay informed on new techniques or concepts as it pertains to the assigned area of responsibility
• Inventory and maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Anticipate any immediate and long-range needs for the program and submit requests for purchases accordingly.
• Be responsible for coaching and modeling good sportsmanship and citizenship as defined by KSHSAA.
• Provide a safe, educational, competitive environment for both practices and performances.
• Communicate effectively with the school office, media and parents.
• Mentor the assistants and evaluate when necessary.
• Accept the leadership responsibilities demanded of the position of head coach.
• Maintain the physical well being of the students in all areas pertaining to the designated area of responsibility.
• Request transportation, lodging and meal stipend.
• Any other responsibility that falls within the domain of the assigned area and not involving maintenance of the facilities, fund raising, administration of the event, or procuring and maintaining vehicles.

Term of Employment: Per Negotiated agreement

Payment Rate: Per Negotiated agreement or Classified Handbook

Evaluation: Per District Policies

Date of Board of Education Approval: 08/09/04