Athletic Coach - Volleyball- Woodlawn Middle

Public School of North Carolina•Burlington, NC

75d

About The Position

The Athletic Coach is responsible for providing appropriate and coaching expertise guidance to student athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program, at the assigned school, the Athletic Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and for serving as good role models for the students, the school and the school system.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Training in Physical Education or particular sport
Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Board of Education
Comprehensive knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations
Thorough understanding of the proper administrative line of command
Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques associated with the athletic program
Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation
Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations pertaining to the various sports in which athletes are engaged
Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes in order to address medical injuries and emergencies
Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related area
Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school level
NC Certification as Teacher, preferably in Physical Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation and enforcement by the entire staff of the sports program Athletic Policies
Implement, interpret and enforce consistently existing school system, state and conference regulations
Refer all requests of grievances through proper channels
Attend all public/staff/departmental meetings for which attendance is required
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques for particular sport to be taught by staff
Design conferences, training clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall program
Encourage professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy
Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and at season's end, analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistants
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperation
Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sport events
Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.
Coordinate sport events and practices with maintenance and school employees
Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility
Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites
Advise the Athletic Director of any concerns or issues and recommend policy, methods or procedural changes
Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant
Give constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct ensuring that the student is eligible academically to participate
Attend all practices and games
Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant
Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies
Complete and submit proper paperwork regarding all disabling athletic injuries to athletic office within 24 hours
Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians
Determine discipline, delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate
Assist athletes with their college or advanced educational selection
Participate in the budgeting function with the Athletic Director by establishing requirements for the next season.
Recommend guidelines as to type, style, color, or technical specifications of equipment needed
Responsible for operating within budget appropriations.
Account for all equipment and/or collection of fees for any lost or unreturned equipment
Arrange for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment
Submit annual inventory and current records
Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storing
Monitor equipment rooms and coaches' offices; clarify and authorize who may enter, issue or requisition equipment
Restrict athletes to authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times
Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment
Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields
Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty
Instill in each player a respect for each other, athletic equipment and school property, including its care and proper use
Organize parents, coaches, players, and guests for pre-season meetings
Promote the sport within the school by recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program
Promote the sport outside the school through news media, Little League programs, or in any other feasible manner
Work with the Athletic Director and Chief Public Officer to ensure quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media
Maintain excellent public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans
Present information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal