GIRLS HEAD COACH - Track & Field

Coralacademy; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Coach to lead and inspire student-athletes. This role involves overseeing the athletic program, ensuring safety and compliance, and fostering a positive environment for sportsmanship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing young athletes. The position requires collaboration with the Athletic Director and staff, as well as active participation in practices and contests. If you're ready to make a significant impact on students' lives through sports, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and have experience as a coach/advisor.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations related to the specific activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for the school's sporting program and coordinate with staff.
• Ensure student eligibility and enforce rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Sportsmanship

Education

High School Diploma

Teaching Certificate

Tools

CPR Certification

NFHS Coaching Fundamentals

First Aid Certification

Concussion Management Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CORAL HS - RENO, NV

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

JOB TITLE: HEAD COACH

REPORTS TO: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for coaching or advising students of Coral Academy of Science High School in a specified athletic activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required and collaborates and communicates effectively with the Athletic Department.

Essential Functions Include but are not limited to:

1. Providing guidance and direction for a school’s sporting program.
2. Coordinating with staff & parents/student-athletes about the scheduling of games and practices.
3. Conducting themselves in a professional manner reflective of CAS values.
4. Coordinating with Athletic Director for team apparel and equipment required through team store and spirit pack.
5. Enforcing rules and regulations of head coach as well as expectations of CAS Athletics.
6. Representing Coral Academy of Science (please dress accordingly).
7. Working with Athletic Director to design and implement player fees for each season.
8. Presenting reports on the status of each team and its successes and shortcomings.
9. Mediating any disputes between athletes and coaches or between coaches.
10. Ensuring Register My Athlete is complete and sound in compliance with NIAA regulations.
11. Developing a sound system for accountability, upkeep, and protection of equipment.
12. Attending contests & practice sessions.
13. Developing rapport with students and providing sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship.
14. Scheduling and coordinating team photos including action shots for Senior Photos.
15. Applying discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed standards/procedures; responsible for health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students.
16. Communicating needs from Athletic Administration/department to parents/student-athletes; including managing parent representatives.
17. Facilitating expectations of Student-Athlete Handbook.
18. Supervising equipment inventories and uniforms.
19. Working with HR and athletic administration to hire coaches in accordance with the SOP.
20. Managing team-store (program-specific items), including helping Athletic Administration design store relative to the needs of the program.
21. Responsible for 1 (sport-specific) team fundraising event(s) and enforcement of seasonal fundraisers.
22. Disseminating materials and enforcing rules and regulations, including player eligibility, handbook, and more.
23. Notifying athletes regarding student eligibility as it pertains to policies.
24. Coordinating the ordering and distribution of letters and certificates for academic awards.
25. Attending seasonal meetings with Athletic Administration.
26. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Chain of command:

1. STUDENT/PARENT
2. COACH
3. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
4. ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide required knowledge and skills in qualifying. Atypical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Equivalent to a high school diploma. However, it is preferred that individuals applying be teachers presently under contract with CAS.
2. Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this particular activity.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments.

SKILL AT: Providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well-organized practices and contests; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students; and teaching good sportsmanship.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as NFHS classes: coaching fundamentals, first aid, and concussion management are required for coaches/advisors involved in an athletic activity.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Depending on the activity, incumbents must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

COMPENSATION: This position is not a contracted position and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Board Approved salary schedule–these changes are based on years & program & position.