Job Title: Athletic Head Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Athletic Director
Pay Grade: Supplemental
Location: Adams City High School
Job Purpose Summary
Head athletic coaches instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition. Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as football, baseball, basketball, track and field, golf, tennis, and soccer. They are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sports. Coaches must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness and safety.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- License / Certification: Current First Aid Card and valid CPR certification
- Work Experience: Minimum one year experience as an assistant coach
- Other Skills and Abilities: Knowledgeable of proper fitness and conditioning techniques necessary for athletes; strong comprehensive knowledge of the sport, preferably having participated in the sport at a collegiate or professional level.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated annually by the Head Coach.
Compensation
Coaches will be placed on the Supplemental Pay Schedule, based on years of experience for this position, per Article 11-3 of the Classroom Teachers’ Association Certified Agreement.
Key Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Fulfill the responsibilities of her/his teaching assignment as a first priority if a district teacher.
- Coach students in fundamentals and techniques of the sport, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
- Adhere to the rules, regulations, stipulations, and policies of the Colorado High School Activities Association, National Federation rules, and Adams County School District 14.
- Assist with supervision of athletes and adjunct personnel assigned to the team.
- Communicate special needs to the head coach.
- Be fair and consistent in all decisions and judgments related to sport participants.
- Perform other duties as prescribed by the Athletic Director.
Communication
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Professional Growth and Development
- Attend clinics and conferences to stay updated on current trends in the sport.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local Board policy.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Assist coaches and oversee athletes.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Movement: walking, running, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
Physical: use hands to handle objects, reach, talk; vision: close vision, color vision, adjust focus; enforce safety precautions when operating equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours; must maintain emotional control under stress; lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds.
Location: work in gyms, offices, locker rooms, weight rooms, athletic fields, buses, etc.; may travel to various campuses, district meeting sites and conferences; may require evenings and weekends.
Statement of Understanding
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disability. The employee understands that duties may change if full funding becomes unavailable.