Lay Coach - Non-Certified (Softball Paras and Community)

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Lay Coach - Non-Certified (Softball Paras and Community) to assist the Head Coach in delivering sports coaching to K-12 students. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and skill development, reporting to the Head Coach and supporting scheduling, equipment, and supervision.

Applicants should be prepared to complete GHSA coaching-related exams within the required timeframe and work in a part-time capacity at Mount Zion High in Jonesboro, GA.

Qualifications

• Exams: GHSA Prepare/First Aid and Principles for Coaching within 3 months of class date.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and coaches K-12 students on fundamentals of sports.
• Coordinates and supervises practice schedules and try-outs.
• Monitors equipment issuance and team policies.
• Supports Head Coach in supervising athletes and staff.
• Promotes safe participation and informed decisions about sport participation.

Skills

Coaching

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GHSA Coaching exam

Job description

Lay Coach - Non-Certified (Softball Paras and Community)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Head Coach in the effective delivery of sports activity coaching to K-12 secondary school age children. Provides sports activity supervision, training and coaching to student athletes as assigned by the Head Coach. Develops individuals according to their abilities and encourages them to sustain activity levels. Delivers core movement and sport specific skills training. This position reports to Head Coach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs and coaches K-12 students on the fundamentals of sports. Works with the coaching staff with setting rules, policies and regulations for the team.

Assists Head Coach in making systematic issuance of equipment. Assists Head Coach with coordinating and monitoring try-outs.

Assists Head Coach with coordinating and supervising practice schedule. Assists in the supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned.

Guides and encourages secondary school age student athletes to make appropriate decisions about further participation in sport(s) at a level appropriate to their ability.

Works closely with other staff to coordinate completion and opportunities. Initiates where appropriate.

Works with other partners to help monitor the impact of delivery and healthy lifestyles.

All other duties as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The GHSA requires that all community coaches complete the “PREPARE/ First Aid” and the “Principles for Coaching” exams within three (3) months of their class date. Prospective coaches are not allowed to coach until both exams have been successfully completed. Understanding and knowledge of rules and regulations presented by the GHSA.

All community coaches are required to meet all policies and regulations in accordance with the GHSA Constitution and By-Laws. The GHSA strongly recommends all community coach prospects be 21 years of age or older.

Ability to manage projects and duties with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities. Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Georgia High School Association Coaching exam required.

Analytical: emphasize safety precautions; be aware of best training procedures and injury preventative actions.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with intra-organizational teams.

Responsible for multiple functions of supervision (athletes, equipments and staff as needed) with a higher-level accountability for effective operation and results.

Variable work environment – Office Setting, School grounds, Stadiums.

Requires frequent travel for off-site competition/training locations

Work requires physical effort 70% of the time or more outdoors.

Moderate to lifting based on sport.

NOTE: Contact the school for additional details about the posting.

Thisposition pays a stipend

Clayton County Public Schools, MOUNT ZION HIGH - Jonesboro, Georgia

Position Type: PART TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]