6th - 8th Grade Baseball Coach - Shasta Lake School
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GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION: COACH DEFINITION Under direction, to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to a sports program. Head Varsity Coach is charged with administering all of the essential functions and related items in connection with the sport, including establishing the type of program, developing continuity and providing a philosophy for all levels of the sport. All other coaches in the sport are considered to be assistants, even though the titles may not be exactly that. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position requires professional expertise in sport activities commonly associated with public schools. Directly related teaching and instruction experience is required to perform demonstration teaching and athletic skill development. The coach meets frequently with school administrators, other staff and parents to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This a non-sedentary position classification that performs light to medium work that involves walking, running and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational sport learning aids, materials and objects, and providing oral information and direction. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •Plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides participation in the school site sports program. •Plans, organizes, and coordinates sports activities and training workouts, and instructs individuals concerning specific physical performance activities and procedures. •Observes sport participants during practice and workout sessions to detect and correct errors in activity procedures and methods. •Instructs, explains and enforces health and safety rules and regulations. •Develops and implements physical conditioning programs that allow athletes to achieve maximum performance. •Reviews, audits and monitors sport activity related injuries. •Assists in the selection of sport activity uniforms and related sport apparatus and equipment. •Assesses the athletic team skills and abilities and the opponents' capabilities to determine game strategies. •Assists the A.D. in coordination of travel and equipment transporting to games and activities. •Confers with, counsels, and advises A. D. concerning sports programs and activities. •Coordinates opponent scouting activities. •Makes recommendations to revise, update, and incorporate creative and innovative trends into the District sports programs. •Responsible for the supervision of athletes during all activities including travel time. •Assists A.D. in scheduling all contests for all levels of the sport; and in arranging for transportation when needed. •Distributes a written set of team rules prior to the beginning of season to athletes and parents. Gateway Unified School District COACH - Page 2 •Assists the Athletic Director in directing the maintenance and preparation for games and facilities. •All assistant coaches will be required to perform any of these duties as directed by the head coach. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of an effective sports program; Policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to sport performances; Groups and organizations within the local community program; Modern trends pertaining to sports programs and activities. Ability to: Provide specialized resource support and coordination of a creative and innovative sports program; Analyze and assess sports program needs, and offer recommendations pertaining to program activity revisions, additions, or deletions; Participate in the evaluation of the District sports programs and activities; Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal direction; Communicate effectively in oral and written form; Establish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationships. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that will provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skill would be: Experience: Prior experience as a coach. Education: Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid California Teaching Credential. Certification Requirement Possession of a valid CPR and First Aid Card. Completion of approved coaching program such as provided in the ASEP Coaching Certification.Requirements / QualificationsGATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COACHING VACANCY: Shasta Lake School 6th - 8th Grade Baseball Coach Salary: Based Stipend - $1763.00 - $2820.80 Up to 60% longevity based on GTA Salary Schedule - Appendix H Special qualifications including knowledge, skills and abilities: -Three (3) years of baseball coaching experience desired; - Knowledge of skills, positions, strategies and rules. - Strong Communication Skills - Valid CPR and First Aid Cards. - NFHS Certificates. - Concussion in Sports - Heat Illness Prevention - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Applicant must submit a resume verifying coaching experience. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the qualifications of the Gateway Unified School District. The school district will consider knowledge, competence, skill, experience and program leadership in hiring all coaching applicants. PROCEDURE: The selection process will include an appraisal of individual applications and personal resumes. Candidates receiving the highest ratings will be selected for interview. (Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted). PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SELECTED APPLICANT: Background Check & Fingerprint Clearance (will be required to pay a fingerprint processing fee); Physical Assessment Exam; Keenan Safe Schools Training; TB Test. The selection process will include an appraisal of individual applications and personal resumes. Candidates receiving the highest ratings will be selected for an interview. Comments and Other InformationThe Gateway Unified School District (GUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Section 504 Reasonable Accommodation: Director of Special Education 4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003, (530) ###-#### Title IX Coordinator: Director of Human Resources 4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003, (530) ###-####