NF/Classified MS Volleyball Head Coach

Hamilton County Schools; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools is seeking coaching staff for Ooltewah Middle School in Tennessee. The district emphasizes collaboration, mentor support, and ongoing professional development with a focus on student relationships and inclusive engagement.

Successful candidates will complete required NFHS courses and maintain current safety certifications. A supportive climate with instructional coaching and team planning is provided to enhance coaching effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Candidates should develop strong relationships with a diverse group of students, parents and staff.
• Team collaboration and willingness to work with others across grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Complete NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” and “First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches” courses prior to assuming the position.
• Maintain copies of concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest certificates on file annually.
• Complete NFHS Heat Illness Prevention course and NFHS COVID-19 course as applicable.

Job description

Overview

Ooltewah Middle School is a 6-8 school located in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. Teachers at Ooltewah Middle can expect a supportive and collaborative climate, including the following supports:

• New Teacher Academy led by our instructional coach, which meets monthly to discuss ideas and solutions
• Mentor teacher for new teachers
• Every teacher is a member of a grade level team, and each core teacher has a content partner that meets for collaborative planning weekly.
• Instructional Coach who provides job-embedded professional development

Ooltewah Middle School has a strong Fine Arts Program. We believe that students need to have multiple opportunities and outlets to express themselves in different ways.

We are looking for teaching candidates who are able to develop strong relationships with a diverse group of students, parents, and staff. You will be a great fit on our team if you want to collaborate with others, seek innovative and engaging strategies, are a team player, and believe all students have the ability to learn.

Responsibilities

Non-faculty Coaches and Classified Employee Coaches must complete the NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” and “First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches” courses prior to assuming the position. Coaches who have successfully completed the ASEP Coaches Education Course prior to May 15, 2013, will not be required to take the NFHS courses.

1. State Law (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies)

1. 1. School Level AD should keep concussion Certificate- Copy on file every year.
   2. School Level AD should keep Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate- Copy on file every year.
2. TSSAA/TMSAA (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies)

• When applicable, completion of "Fundamentals of Coaching"- Copy on file.
• When applicable, completion of "First Aid, Health, & Safety"- Copy on file.
• NEW- When applicable, completion of “NFHS Heat Illness Prevention” course- Copy on file every year. Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses?utf8=%E2%9C%93&searchText=heat+
• NEW- All Coaches must complete the NFHS COVID-19 Course. Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/covid-19-for-coaches-and-administrators