Assistant Coach - Nordic Ski

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools in Newton, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Coach for Nordic Ski at Newton South High School. This stipend position involves leading student athletes, planning practices, and upholding safety and school policies.

The successful candidate must have CPR certification and prior coaching experience, plus strong communication skills and a commitment to the school community beyond athletics.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Previous coaching experience is required.
• Ability to organize and supervise all levels of a sport program.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Ability to take on responsibilities outside the team related to school and community.
• Ability to handle multiple varying and complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Complies with school and MIAA policies and regulations.
• Cooperates with school staff and relates positively to parents and community representatives.
• Completes required records and reports with promptness and accuracy.
• Maintains equipment and facilities and ensures safe environment for student athletes.
• Delegates staff assignments to assistant coaches and develops practice programs.
• Evaluates assistant coaches and playing personnel and plans game responsibilities.
• Conducts scouting reports and assists student athletes in college advancement.

Skills

CPR certification

Coaching experience

Organization

Professional growth

Community responsibilities

Handling complex issues

Communication skills

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department: School-Based

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt, Non-Aligned

Reports To: Athletic Director, School Principal

SUMMARY

TheAssistant Coach willinstruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the students shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, sportsmanship and service to others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR certification
• Previous successful coaching experience
• Ability to organize and supervise all levels of a sport program
• Commitment to professional growth
• Ability to accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complies with school and MIAA policies and regulations
• Complies with school and Conference/League policies and regulations
• Works cooperatively with the school staff
• Relates positively to parents and other community representatives
• Completes required records and reports with promptness and accuracy
• Assumes responsibility for care of equipment and facilities
• Assumes responsibility for a safe environment for student athletes
• Models positive behaviors, especially with regard to sportsmanship and the alcohol, tobacco and drug rules
• Delegates staff assignments to assistant coaches
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Evaluates assistant coaches and playing personnel
• Plans and develops game responsibilities
• Conducts and analyzes scouting reports
• Assists student athletes in college advancement
• Maintains and inventories all equipment and supplies
• Acts as liaison person in relating the athletic program to the staff, administration, general public, and local news media
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building, practice facilites, weight room, etc
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Assistant Coach - Nordic Ski

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981311
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $2,245.40 to $4,157.56 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Keith Davie
• Email: [e-mail]