Head Boys Soccer Coach

97, 1/15,

TITLE: HEAD COACH SUPERVISOR: Assistant Principal for Activities (Primary) and Principal (Secondary)

QUALIFICATIONS:  Preferred coaches will be employed as a teacher in Coeur d’Alene School District and/or have successfully taken the I.H.S.A.A. coaches certification.  Preference will be given to candidates who have successful experience coaching in the particular sport assigned.  Must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff.

JOB GOAL: Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self discipline and self confidence.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: I. ACADEMICS  Stress academic achievement as the priority in a student’s school life.  Work to develop positive athlete-teacher relationship.  During the year, initiate grade checks.  Conduct activities study table, if necessary. II. SPORTSMANSHIP  Enforce disciplined and sportsmanship-like behavior as defined by I.H.S.A.A. and I.E.L. at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.  Conduct oneself as a positive role model. To include, but not limited to: using appropriate language, acting in a respectful and courteous manner, supporting peers, controlling anger/behavior, etc.  Promote and encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and ethical standards of conduct both on and off the field.  Maintain poise and self-control at all times, at practices and at the contests.  Teach the team good sportsmanship - games should be played hard but not as a survival of the fittest contest.  Educate the players on the sidelines to the fact that it is unsportsmanlike conduct to yell intimidating remarks at the visiting team or officials.  Respect the official’s judgment and interpretation of the rules. If an interpretation appeal is necessary, follow appropriate procedures in a professional manner.  Prepare and distribute student handbooks for each participant including document titled “Student Guidelines for Activities”. III. PROGRAM  Have an accurate record of attendance and practice plans. Obtain an eligibility list from Assistant Principal for Activities daily.  Responsible for all students and managers turning out.  Be current with first aid and CPR.  Supervise practice sessions and/or scrimmages.  Direct the team at all interscholastic contests.  Check eligibility of team members with the Department Head(s).  Coordinate transportation with the Supervisor as necessary.  Share district activities philosophy statement and conduct a pre-season meeting with parents and players to discuss expected player behavior, practice procedures, substance abuse policy, and other guidelines that relate to program management.  Determine the system of play. Establish goals and objectives.  Have a thorough knowledge of all District and I.H.S.A.A. Athletic Policies and be responsible for their implementation and report violations to administration.  Turn in squad rosters as directed to the Assistant Principal for Activities.  Remain at practice or contest until all athletes have left the athletic area.  Ride the team bus to and from practices or contests or arrange for supervision.  Work with the media to develop a positive relationship and utilize the District’s public relations specialist.  Report periodically while the sport is in season to the Assistant Principal for Activities with regard to developments in the program.  Work closely with Assistant Principal for Activities in developing activity schedules.

IV. PERSONNEL/EVALUATION  Schedule and conduct meetings with assistants and attend meetings as called by the Assistant Principal for Activities.  Continue professional growth.  Assist Assistant Principal/Activities and Principal in interviewing and recommending coaches/advisors hire.  Train and inform staff, encourage professional growth by urging attendance at clinics and workshops.  Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and at season’s end, analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistants. V. BUDGET/EQUIPMENT  Responsible for systematic distribution, collection, and inventory of all equipment issued to you.  Recommend purchase of needed equipment to Supervisor.  Work with Assistant Principal for Activities in developing a yearly budget. VI. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Supervisor may assign.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - required with or without a reasonable accommodation:  Effective Communication capabilities to discern verbal conversation  Comprehend the meaning of words and respond effectively  Visual acuity to comprehend written work, prepare, review, and organize documents and observe classroom and student activities  Manual dexterity to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming self and/or others  Personal mobility, flexibility, and balance which permits the employee to work in a school environment  Physical ability to meet varied student needs and may change frequently. Tasks include: bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting/moving objects that weigh up to 20 lbs frequently.

Terms of Employment: Seasonal Salary will be set according to negotiated agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with district practice on Evaluation of Activities Personnel.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $5,293.00 per year

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Coeur D Alene, ID 83814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person