SUMMARY:  Provides direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in their respective sport. Coaches are responsible for planning, organizing and delivering an appropriate range of sports activities and programs for individuals and teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the sport in a fashion consistent with the Douglas Unified Schools Mission & Philosophy and within the guidelines set out by the Athletic Department
• Plan and organize all the elements of the sport, including pre-season and regular season preparation, inventory & management of equipment, management of the team during travel away from Douglas and post-game communications for media/website
• Conduct the coaching responsibilities in a professional manner, setting the example of sportsmanship by your conduct/behavior/decorum
• Motivate your athletes to achieve their personal best in your sport – including attitude, effort, technical skill, conduct, and sportsmanship
• Set clear expectations to the athletes regarding participation in the sport
• Monitor the student’s academic performance to ensure ongoing eligibility to participate in the sport
• Keep the Athletic Director informed, on a timely basis, of any issues relating to the scheduling, practice, game or student participation in your sport
• Keep parents informed, on a timely basis, about program expectations, scheduling and other requirements that pertain to your sport
• Ensure that all equipment is properly inventoried and cared for during the season
• Be familiar with all policies relating to sports at Douglas High School sports handbook and AIA rules, including emergency procedures
• Ensure proper communications with coaching peers, health services (nurse, trainer), Principal/Assistant Principal, and relevant advisors/teachers
• Attends in –service trainings and staff meeting, as needed
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment
• Inspects facilities and athletic fields for health and safety concerns
• Chaperons/supervises athletic events
• Travels with student and athletes on the team bus both to and from games

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sports programs and expectations
• Knowledge of AIA sports rules and guidelines
• Knowledge of policies and procedures
• Ability to recognize potential health and safety concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Arizona Teacher Certification and/or Arizona Coaches Certificate
  • Previous coaching experience preferred
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

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 the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and operate foot controls. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, bend and sit, and is often required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment and will be subject to exposure to unsanitary conditions, odors, cleaning chemicals and biohazards.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor environment and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to heat, cold, dust and fumes.  The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment and will be subject to exposure to unsanitary conditions, odors, cleaning chemicals and biohazards. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.  Contact with employees, students and public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.