Job Title Coach

Exemption Status

Exempt/Professional

Reports to

Principal and Athletic Director

Dept./School

Assigned Athletic Campus

Primary Purpose

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

Qualifications

Education/Licensure

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Valid Tennessee teaching license preferred
3. Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate
4. Clear and valid Tennessee commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (optional)

Special Knowledge/Skills

1. Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
2. Knowledge of Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) rules
3. Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
4. Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (if bus driving duties are required)
5. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

1 years of experience as coach or participant in sport assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instruction

1. Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.

2. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

3. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.

Program Management

1. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.

2. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.

3. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.

4. Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.

5. Coordinate with the transportation department for travel arrangements to out-of-town events. ( Drive bus to transport students to out-of-district competitions (optional)).

6. Ensure compliance with all TSSAA and TMSAA rules.

7. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.

8. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Student Management

1. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.

2. Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.

3. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

4. Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Communication

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Administration

1. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.

2. Compile, maintain, and file all budgets, reports, records, and other documents required.

3. Initiate and approve purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.

4. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within the program.

5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

6. Other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assign and oversee completion of the work of assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used

1. Athletic equipment
2. Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
3. Other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate school bus

Posture

Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching

Motion

Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned

Lifting

Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment

Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress