Athletic Coach-Elementary School

Shelbyville Central Schools; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in the United States seeks a dedicated coach who will serve as a role model for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will organize practices, maintain athlete safety, and enforce discipline while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives through athletics.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate and connect with student-athletes.
• Experience in coaching and promoting sportsmanship.
• Knowledge of coaching methods and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model for student-athletes and the community.
• Organize and conduct practices and competitions.
• Maintain athlete safety and monitor facilities.
• Complies with all aspects of the coaching handbook.
• Organizes, directs, and supervises assistant coaches.
• Exhibits enthusiasm and sincere interest in coaching and working with athletes.
• Uses sound proven methods of coaching and displays knowledge and innovation in sport.
• Clearly communicates with the individual/team about goals, performance, and progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Coaching techniques

Job description

Date Posted: 10/1/2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an appropriate role model for student-athletes, parents, families, SCS staff, opponents, and the community
• Fosters initiative, self-discipline, teamwork, loyalty, courage, leadership, and the commitment to excellence to Shelbyville Middle School athletes
• Works cooperatively and develops rapport with administration, teachers, coaching staff, players, and community
• Complies with all aspects of the coaching handbook
• Organizes, directs, and supervises assistant coaches
• Exhibits enthusiasm and sincere interest in coaching and working with athletes
• Uses sound proven methods of coaching and displays knowledge and innovation in sport
• Clearly communicates with the individual/team about goals, performance, and progress
• Develops and maintains a competitive environment
• Instructs individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Organizes, plans, and schedules a regular program of practice
• Maintains an accurate roster
• Assists the Athletic Director in planning contests, special events, etc.
• Communicates and works with medical personnel and parents involving athletes' injuries
• Monitors the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that athletes are present
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual athletes
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meets procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms and submits on time
• Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility
• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program
• Attends clinics when financially possible
• Complies with requirements outlined on the employee sign-off sheet
• Monitors required training completion of athletic department employees
• Completes required training promptly
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives

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