Athletic Coach - Various Locations

Duval Schools; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville seeks an athletic coach to administer all aspects of the district's sports program within school policies and state/national guidelines.

The role emphasizes enforcing rules, coordinating medical clearances, organizing practices and contests, monitoring academics, and communicating with trainers and administrators to protect student-athletes and promote excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of required athletic coaching courses including CPR, NFHS concussion, and AED training.
• Knowledge of FHSAA rules and safety practices.
• Ability to lead and supervise student-athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Announce and enforce conditioning and safety rules.
• Attend mandatory coaches clinics and meetings; engage in professional development.
• Coordinate practice and game duties; supervise staff and athletes.
• Monitor weekly academic progress of players.
• Report injuries to athletic trainer and secure necessary approvals.
• Support and improve the athletic program across schools.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff management

Team motivation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Administers all aspects of sports specific activity within the District and individual school's Athletic Department policy, as well as, within the guidelines of the Florida High SchoolAthletics Association and the National Federation High Schools.

Essential Functions

Percent of Job

1. Announce and enforce rules pertaining to conditioning of players and the training rules affecting the health and safety of the players. Ascertain that the EL2, EL3, Insurance Verification, Sportsmanship contract, birth certificate and other forms are on file for all team members.

10%

2. Attend mandatory FHSAA rules clinics and Gateway Conference meetings. Continue to work on professional development by attending coaching clinics.

10%

3. Cooperate with the athletic director in establishing physical examinations and verify that no candidate is issued equipment, allowed to practice or condition until the DCPS Athletic Health Examination Form is completed in full and signed by the athlete, parent/guardian and physician.

10%

4. Conduct and supervise at least one fund raising activity for his or her sport.

10%

5. Ensure the team is supervised at all times. This includes locker room supervision and making sure athletes are picked up after practices and contests.

10%

6. Know and enforce the rules and regulations required by Title IX, FHSAA, and the Duval County School Board.

10%

7. Monitor academic progress of each team member on a weekly basis.

10%

8. Organizes practice and game responsibilities that are clear and understood by all involved; provides specific duties for coaching throughout the program: primary and extra-duty assignment.

10%

9. Report injuries of participants to the athletic trainer and/or Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program as well as complete a Student Accident Report Form. Following injuries of a serious nature, the coach will secure the signed approval of the doctor and parents before the student is allowed to again participate in athletic activities, (Return to Play form).

10%

10. Support and be an active participant in striving to improve the athletic program as well as the total educational program of the schools.

10%

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience: Previous experience preferred as an athletic coach or in the coaching arena

Certifications & Licenses:Completion of required athletic coaching courses to include First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Concussion in Sports (NFHS courses), AED training, Florida Department of Education Certificate (Athletic Coaching)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the sport and the strategies associated with the sport
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to conduct staff meetings and be in charge of all tryouts, practices, team meetings, and athletic contests for the sport.
• Ability to be a role model for all student-athletes by conducting your behavior in a professional manner at all times
• Ability to motivate student-athletes to produce their best effort and results

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