Volunteer Coach (middle and high school)

Volunteer Coach; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in the United States seeks a Volunteer Coach for middle and high school athletics. Responsibilities include providing leadership, supporting sport programs, and fostering positive relationships with students and the community. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Required certifications include CPR for paid coaches and completion of coaching courses. A positive attitude and dedication to student athletes are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Complete required coaching courses on the NFHS.com website.
• CPR certification for paid coaches.
• General health physical and TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing leadership and support in the sport program.
• Administer the sport program.
• Foster a climate conducive to learning.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and the community.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteer Coach (Middle and High School)

Lincoln County Schools Volunteer Coach – Lincolnton, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 4759163

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

DATE POSTED – July 27, 2023

POSITION DETAILS

Thank you for your interest in serving as a Volunteer Coach for Lincoln County Schools. Your application will be available to all middle school and high school athletic directors and principals for review. Please review the qualifications and requirements below for a Volunteer Coach.

REPORTS TO

Principal, Athletic Director

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old, HS Diploma or GED, coaching experience preferred.
• All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the required coaching courses on the NFHS.com website.
• CPR certification for paid coaches is required and may be completed through the school system if needed.
• You must complete your HR onboarding policies and HR drug test and background check.
• Have a current health physical and TB test.
• This is all required before being approved to work with student athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in providing leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned by the coach.
• Assists in administering the sport program.
• Assists in fostering a climate conducive to learning as assigned by the coach.
• Assists in establishing and implementing an improvement process for the sport as assigned by the coach.
• Assists in establishing good public and employee relations for the sport as assigned by the coach.
• Maintains professional work habits.
• Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve instruction for students.
• Communicates with parents and the educational community (professional and interpersonal relations).
• Implements fundamental sports skills and sports management systems (coaching and related areas).
• Cooperates with school principal and head coach; develops rapport with coaching staff and the school; helps to organize coaching staff; develops positive relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community, game officials, news media, opponents and employees; employs appropriate conduct during games and practices; participates in activities that foster professional growth and development; commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.
• Other duties as assigned.

Coaching Courses Required

All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the following courses through the National Fundamentals of High School (NFHS.com) before being approved to work with student athletes:

• Fundamentals of Coaching (8 +/- hour) – High School Coaches
• Concussion Training (45 minute) – All Coaches
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest – All Coaches
• Coaching Pole Vault – High School Track Coaches
• AACCA Spirit Safety – All Cheerleading Coaches

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete an online application via Applicant Tracking. Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact the Athletic Director listed below, depending on which school(s) you are interested in:

• East Lincoln High School – Christopher Matile, [e-mail], 704.736.1860
• East Lincoln Middle School – Dakota Shoemaker, [e-mail], 704.732.0761
• Lincolnton High School – Brent Gates, [e-mail], 704.735.3089
• Lincolnton Middle School – Amber Willard, [e-mail], 704.735.1120
• North Lincoln High School – Dennis Frye, [e-mail], 704.736.1969
• North Lincoln Middle School – Mike Warlick, [e-mail], 704.736.0262
• West Lincoln High School – David Avery, [e-mail], 704.736.9453
• West Lincoln Middle School – Vonda Duncan, [e-mail], 704.276.1760

Position Type

Volunteer

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Juli Burchett
• 201 Jeb Seagle Drive
• Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]