TITLE:             HIGH SCHOOL HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

                       MULTIPLE CONTENT AREA TEACHING POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE-CONTACT PRINCIPAL FOR DETAILS 

                      

 

QUALIFICATIONS:   1. Valid Certification 

                             2. Minimum of (3) years head coaching experience but not            

                                 required.

                             3. At least five years of successful teaching experience                                                     

                             4. Ability to communicate and work well with school personnel

                             5. Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find                                                         

                                 appropriate and acceptable

 

SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Up-to-date knowledge of applicable sports.

                           2. Ability to teach desirable traits of character

                           3. Ability to organize and implement related sports programs

                           4. Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with other staff

                               members and community support groups

                           5. Knowledge of safety practices

                           6. Knowledge of Wilkinson County Public Schools policies and

                               procedures

                           7. Effective instructional practices

                           8. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central

                               office and school based staff, students, parents, and the

                               community

                           9. Excellent oral and written communication skills

                          10. Excellent human relations skills.

 

REPORTS TO:  Principal/Athletic Director

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES: Responsible for leading the development and implementation of program functions and activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport. 

    1. Teach the desirable traits of character such as persistence, desire to win, teamwork, 

        and cooperation.

    2. Promote interest, skills, and lifelong participation in various physical activities.

    3. Teach knowledge and understanding of athletics and of the fundamentals     

         rules and strategies of sports.

    4. Assist in organizing and administering the athletic program so that it is   

         closely integrated and thoroughly coordinated with the general purposes of

         education.

    5. Maintain inventory and ensure proper care, maintenance, and storage of all  

        athletic equipment and supplies.

    6. Ensure that all athletes have parental permission, insurance coverage, and

        medical examinations.

    7. Arrange for transportation of injured students to emergency treatment    

        facilities.

    8. Approve all recommendations for athletic awards.

    9. Teach the values of self-discipline, sound physical condition, healthy life

        style and cooperation.

  10. Provide an opportunity for competition on an equal basis for all students.

  11. Supervise the locker rooms before, during, and after practice sessions.

  12. Emphasize safety in teaching techniques and elements of play and

        thoroughly educate the players in the rules of the game.

  13. Maintain harmonious relationship with all district employees.

  14. Ensure transportation arrangements to all athletic events, according to

        county procedures.

  15. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.