Athletic Coach - Golf

Polk County Public Schools•Bartow, FL

About The Position

This position teaches students the physical skills required to play golf and positively influences the attitudes and behaviors of players, students, and the community. The coach plans and supervises practices, helps prepare schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics, and ensures students’ welfare, eligibility, documentation, and supervision. The coach also enforces district and FHSAA policies and standards of behavior and sportsmanship.

Requirements

Maintain an Athletic Coaching certificate issued by the Department of Education if not a certified teacher, as required by state statute.
Knowledge of FHSAA and county rules governing sports.
Knowledge of game rules.
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, school districts, and agencies in providing services to students.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move about to coordinate work.
Ability to use athletic equipment appropriate to the sport.
Ability to lift, carry, move, or position objects frequently weighing more than 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certified teachers are encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to their teaching certificate.
Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Teach the physical skills necessary to play the sport.
Teach cooperation, self-control, and proper competitive spirit.
Enforce school district and FHSAA policies and standards for behavior and sportsmanship.
Provide fair and equal opportunities for all candidates.
Build rapport so athletes feel comfortable asking questions and seeking advice.
Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate to players’ ages and maturity.
Prepare schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics.
Establish rules for proper use and care of athletic equipment.
Assess athletes to ensure their physical condition is appropriate for the sport.
Prepare a list of eligible students and present it to the athletic director.
Obtain required documents from team members and provide them to the athletic director.
Put students’ welfare first.
Supervise all students associated with the activity, including ensuring they are picked up after practices and games.
Perform other duties as assigned.