Teaching and/or Tutoring Position may accompany this position.

Title:                     HEAD COACH                                                                                                          File 406

Reports to:           Athletic Director

Job Objective:     Uses technical expertise to coach the assigned athletic activity.  Keeps the athletic director informed about emerging issues.

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Minimum         ·   Valid Ohio teacher’s license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.

Qualifications: ·   Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Relevant coaching experience.  Knowledgeable about interscholastic athletic program regulations.
• Completion of pupil activity supervisor validation requirements (e.g., first aid/CPR, etc.).

Essential              The following are typical work responsibilities.  A reasonable accommodation may be made to

Functions:            enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.  Provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their participation.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.  Promotes a professional image of the school district.  Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season.  Consults with the athletic director to evaluate program needs.  Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
• Attends all mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).
• Monitors innovations, evaluates activities, and recommends program improvements.
• Coordinates the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.).
• Helps parents and students understand program objectives.  Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility permission forms, medical exams, activity schedules, letters, awards, participation certificates, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.).
• Encourages student involvement in program activities.  Verifies medical/scholastic eligibility.  Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.
• Organizes team tryouts.  Maintains the integrity of the selection process.
• Organizes and carries out a practice schedule.  Coordinates activities with the school calendar.  Gives the athletic director a copy of all student communications.  Ensures that all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate.  Assigns and tracks equipment issued to staff and students.
• Helps supervise the preparation of athletic fields and practice/training areas as directed.
• Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries.  Ensures that equipment is appropriate for participants’ physical development and skill level.
• Ensures that all required medical authorizations forms are on file and readily available.  Promptly documents all injuries that require treatment.
• Evaluates individual/team performance.  Prepares statistics.  Develops/refines game strategies.
• Participates in the selection, orientation, and evaluation of assistant coaches.  Review procedures and schedules with assistant coaches before the start of the season.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises student managers, trainers, and scouts.
• Helps the athletic director secure personnel for home games when requested.
• Assists with communication activities.  E-Mails or calls in contest scores to local media.
• Upholds the student conduct code.  Implements effective pupil management procedures.  Models behavior that demonstrates respect for rules, officials, and opponents.  Ensures that participant communications do not demean or ridicule mistakes and/or performance.
• Arranges transportation and accompanies the team to sanctioned athletic activities.  Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties:
• Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Participates in athletic recognition programs.  Verifies that participants have fulfilled all requirements for letters, awards, and/or participation certificates.

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• Takes precautions to ensure safety.  Monitors situations that may indicate a problem.  Provides appropriate student supervision.  Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Ensures that activity areas and locker rooms are secured after use by assigned participants/teams.
• Supervises approved fund raising projects.  Works with the athletic director to ensure that all financial activities are processed through the proper student activity account.
• Supervises the collection, entry, and verification of program data as directed.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Respects personal privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
• Participates in personal growth opportunities that advance professional and district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities               The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance

Required:             of assigned duties:

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Models professional and ethical conduct.  Assumes responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Exercises tact and self-control when dealing with other individuals.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Working               Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances

Conditions:          and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

Performance        Job performance including duties assigned by the superintendent are evaluated according to

Evaluation:          policies/contractual agreements adopted by the Fairless Local School District Board of Education.

                            The Fairless Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.