Location: Wittmann,AZ, USA
JOB SUMMARY
This position gives you the opportunity to shine by doing what you love; designing and implementing the athletic program for your assigned sport! You provide supervision of other coaching personnel as well as students during all aspects of the program using sound instructional techniques in overseeing the activities. You serve in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and outside the district, to the community and to various organizations. Working with students as their role model; you inspire them, influence them, impacting a quality education for every student every day!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
Develops game strategies/plans (e.g. analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzing athlete abilities, creating plays/strategies, etc.) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
Promotes athletic program through a variety of activities (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the school's athletic program (e.g. liability concerns, parent concerns, etc.).
Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
Explains and discusses the NUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
Maintains high standards of personal conduct. Coaches should serve as role models for their athletes.
Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer are cleared through the NUSD Human Resources Department.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* Valid Arizona teacher certification, Substitute Certificate, or Arizona coaching certification, or Level 1 Certification issued by National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) (This requirement is only for Head/Varsity positions).
* Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
* Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
* Completion of NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course.
* Completion of NFHS online education course entitled,