After School Athletics Coach - IDEA Frontier College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Brownsville, TX

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About The Position

Athletic Coaches instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. They also model behaviors that foster socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in student athletes. The role is at IDEA Frontier College Prep.

Requirements

• No minimum education requirement.
• Certification in care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic first aid, CPR, and AED.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Knowledge of IDEA, TCSAAL, and UIL rules and regulations for the athletic activity being coached.
• Knowledge of student supervision and behavior-management techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of cultural and physical differences and the needs of children in assigned activities.
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and continue examining new theories and procedures in the field.
• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student-athletes through instruction and actions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport is desirable.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport, particularly major sports.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with students of differing ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program and school personnel.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for student-athletes through instruction and actions.
• Follow directions and operate within program and school policies and procedures.
• Give constant attention to student-athletes’ grades and conduct.
• Be present at all games, practices, and while traveling.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant at all times.
• Complete paperwork on disabling athletic injuries using the proper forms and submit it to the athletic coordinator and school nurse within 24 hours.
• Determine discipline, establish due-process procedures when discipline is necessary, and contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Complete the online UIL Rules Compliance Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Generous vacation time.
• Commuter benefits.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• Inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
• Possible relocation stipend to defray moving costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed