Position Type: Athletics/Activities/CoachingDate Posted: 10/25/2023Location: 240-Pioneer Ridge Middle SchoolDate Available: 2023-2024 school year INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD COACH Qualifications:
- Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Determined at the time of hire Reports to: Athletic Director Building Principal High School Head Coach Job Goal: To build a successful and comprehensive extracurricular sports program. Performance Responsibilities:
- High School Assistant Coach
- Before and after the middle school season beings and ends, you are part of the high school coaching staff and expected to be present at all games and practices
- Help develop and support an athletic program which embraces the alignment of youth athletic programs, middle school athletic programs and high school athletic programs
- Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach
- Adhere to all policies and guidelines set forth by Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA rules and regulations
- Maintain a conducive and safe environment at all times in order to promote the benefits derived from wholesome athletic competition
- Develop and maintain positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff, community and media
- Place a team on the field of competition and substitute players appropriately as a part of a well-organized plan
- Attend professional development with guidance from the Athletic Director and High School Head Coach in order to support and participate in preparation during the off-season with coaching staff and potential athletes
- Support head coach in maximizing off season and summer training and development opportunities
- Promote academic achievement through high standards of academic performance
- Maintain, issue and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment
- To be active in building participation, conditioning and training through camps and individual contacts
- Work under and adhere to ISD Board Policies and Regulations
Terms of Employment: The Middle School Head Coach will be a seasonal employee. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Head Coach Performance Based Evaluation.