Generic Athletic Coach

Moore County Schools; Carthage (NC); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Generic Athletic Coach to oversee and assist in various sports activities at Moore County Schools. The ideal candidate will possess previous coaching experience and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining athletic policies, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring a safe environment during practices and games. This role requires someone who can effectively oversee activities while fostering a positive student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching required.
• Possession of a valid health examination by a recognized authority.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of athletic policies and regulations.
• Assist the Head Coach with scheduling and event preparations.
• Provide a safe environment and ensure discipline.

Skills

Previous coaching experience

Effective communication

Knowledge of athletic policies

Job description

Generic Athletic Coach

Moore County Schools – Carthage, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4422928
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 20, 2023 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Head Coach

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: Based on the established athletic season

Salary: Athletic Coaches' Salary Schedule or volunteer

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a coach
• Possession of a valid health examination issued by the local county board of health or a recognized medical authority

Essential Job Functions

• Have thorough knowledge of all relevant athletic policies approved by the Moore County Schools Board of Education and is responsible for adherence and implementation.
• Have thorough knowledge of all rules and guidelines of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and is responsible for adherence and implementation.
• Have knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations; implement them consistently.
• Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all student and parent requests of grievances through proper channels. Be aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
• Assist the Head Coach in scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events.
• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times. Coordinate program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provide documentation to the Athletic Director to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Be present at all practices and games. Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant while traveling.
• Direct student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
• Determine discipline, delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Be accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment. Collect the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submit an annual inventory and current records to the Head Coach.
• Recommend program area budgetary items for subsequent year to the Head Coach.
• Monitor and authorize entrance to equipment rooms and coaches’ offices.
• Authorize approved areas and times for athletes to enter building.
• Examine locker rooms for general cleanliness before and after practices and games. Be responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Assist the Head Coach in carrying out his responsibilities.
• Make press releases and school announcements as directed or appropriate.
• Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering (for both Head Coach and Athletic Director.)
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport.
• Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems and/or be involved in staff discussions.
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with Head Coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
• Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach.
• When possible, attend contests of others teams in the program.
• Perform any additional duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, overhead projectors, and data projectors
• operate a motor vehicle
• listen and communicate effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information, including giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants
• respond appropriately to inquiries or complaints
• use tact and courtesy when working and dealing with the community
• read, comprehend, and prepare various kinds of communication and information including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, proposals, contracts, policies, charts, spreadsheets, curriculum documents, staff development plans, educational forms and data
• write using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
• apply principles of logical, critical, creative or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• demonstrate and apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and to make simple decisions
• interpret, infer, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate materials, resources, situations and problems to generate options and solutions
• interpret and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• demonstrate continued professional curiosity and growth
• communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings, using appropriate terminology and by telephone and email
• hear, speak, read, record, and explain information, communication, and procedures
• deal fairly with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

Position Type: As Needed

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Andrea Burton , Assistant Director for Human Resources
• 5277 Hwy 15-501 South
• Carthage, North Carolina 28327
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]