Head Girls Soccer Coach

Coffeecountyschools; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM is seeking a Head Coach to lead athletic programs within the district. The role reports to the Principal and Athletic Director and emphasizes student development, sportsmanship, and program integrity.

The ideal candidate will meet the district's coaching criteria per TSSAA, display strong verbal and interpersonal skills, and commit to maintaining high standards of conduct, safety, and community relations.

Qualifications

• Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sport governing association
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Follows all school rules and system policies
• Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA handbook
• Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity
• Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channel
• Maintains professionalism on and off the field
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model
• Teaches student athletes the values of good citizenship, honesty, integrity, self- discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship
• Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services
• Works with the media to develop a positive relationship
• Works with the athletic director to evaluate program needs
• Makes preparation for any athletic event in his/her respective program
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property
• Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns
• Attends all mandatory programs (e.g. TSSAA required meetings, first aid/CPR training, etc.)
• Encourages student involvement in program activities, helps parents and students understand program objectives, and explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility, parental permission, physical exams, training/performance schedules, requirements for letters, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.)
• Organizes team tryouts and maintains the integrity of the selection process
• Organizes and carries out a practice schedule and coordinates activities with the school calendar
• Assumes responsibility for the development of off‑season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.)
• Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries and ensures that medical authorization forms are on file and readily available; promptly documents all injuries that require attention
• Participates in student recognition programs
• Rides bus with players, when applicable, to and from games, contests and camps
• Helps with supervision responsibilities related to the preparation of athletic fields and practice areas
• Assigns and keeps track of athletic equipment issued to students and staff, and maintains inventory of all new and used equipment
• Ensures that students keep locker rooms and practice areas orderly
• Helps arrange transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities
• Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties
• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety and does not leave student unsupervised
• Works closely with the athletic boosters association
• Establishes a working relationship with system schools and coaches at all levels
• Gives Athletic Director a copy of all communications sent home with students

Skills

Coaching criteria

Verbal and interpersonal skills

Job description

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

Head Coach

Responsible to: Principal

Athletic Director

Qualifications:

1. Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sport governing association


2. Relevant coaching experience preferred


3. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Follows all school rules and system policies


2. Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA handbook


3. Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity


4. Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channel


5. Maintains professionalism on and off the field


6. Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model


7. Teaches student athletes the values of good citizenship, honesty, integrity, self- discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship


8. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services


9. Works with the media to develop a positive relationship


10. Works with the athletic director to evaluate program needs


11. Makes preparation for any athletic event in his/her respective program


12. Promotes the proper use and care of school property


13. Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns


14. Attends all mandatory programs (e.g. TSSAA required meetings, first aid/CPR training, etc.)


15. Encourages student involvement in program activities, helps parents and students understand program objectives, and explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility, parental permission, physical exams, training/performance schedules, requirements for letters, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.)


16. Organizes team tryouts and maintains the integrity of the selection process


17. Organizes and carries out a practice schedule and coordinates activities with the school calendar


18. Assumes responsibility for the development of off-\u2019season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.)


19. Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries and ensures that medical authorization forms are on file and readily available; promptly documents all injuries that require attention


20. Participates in student recognition programs


21. Rides bus with players, when applicable, to and from games, contests and camps


22. Helps with supervision responsibilities related to the preparation of athletic fields and practice areas


23. Assigns and keeps track of athletic equipment issued to students and staff, and maintains inventory of all new and used equipment


24. Ensures that students keep locker rooms and practice areas orderly


25. Helps arrange transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities


26. Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties


27. Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety and does not leave student unsupervised


28. Works closely with the athletic boosters association


29. Establishes a working relationship with system schools and coaches at all levels


30. Gives Athletic Director a copy of all communications sent home with students

General Requirements:

1. Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities


2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements


3. Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information


4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10