CHS: Downhill/Aline SkiHelper Coach (2 positions available), $900 each

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Traverse City, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Downhill/Aline SkiHelper Coach helps the coaching staff support participating students in developing sport skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. The helper reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison. Two positions are available, with compensation of $900 each. The position is located at Central High School and requires availability during the school year in accordance with the district’s school-year calendar.

The helper assists with coaching, practices, conditioning, student supervision, record keeping, safety, eligibility, and communication. The role includes helping maintain a positive environment free from hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating behavior, and carrying out other duties as required. The selected individual must pass a criminal history background check.

Requirements

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in the area of application.
• Ability to listen and communicate information and ideas effectively to a diverse population.
• Ability to discern information, formulate appropriate actions, think critically, and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent walking and physical activity; use of hands and arms for signaling; light lifting and carrying; and moving around school property, including bending, pushing or pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, in cold or hot temperatures, and on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Must maintain consistent and punctual attendance and report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must be available during the school year according to the district’s school-year calendar.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

• Valid teaching certificate and bachelor’s degree preferred.
• First aid and CPR training preferred.
• Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help participating students develop skills and achieve a high level of performance in the sport.
• Model positive behavior and adhere to the TCAPS Code of Conduct and Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports.
• Maintain competency in sport rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, training techniques, and general information about the sport.
• Work cooperatively with TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/LEAP Liaison, and students to support a healthy, positive cross-town rivalry.
• Support the coaching staff and total athletic program, and fulfill responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist with maintaining season statistics, records, and results, as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Help supervise fundraising and complete attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork, as assigned.
• Help maintain an inventory of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, and recommend requests to the coaching staff.
• Help the coaching staff communicate consistently and positively with the school, media, parents, and general public about the athletic program.
• Reinforce applicable Michigan High School Athletic Association rules, discipline, sportsmanship standards, and established penalties.
• Help establish performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
• Help oversee the safety of facilities or areas used for the sport and reinforce conditioning, health, and safety rules.
• Report injuries to the trainer when applicable and/or complete and submit accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director.
• Exercise care in responding to injuries, especially serious injuries.
• Supervise athletes until they have left the building or site, and ensure used windows, doors, and gates are locked.
• Assist with assigned practice sessions and assigned out-of-season conditioning programs.
• Help maintain an environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language or behavior.
• Report regularly and punctually during the school year in line with the district calendar.
• Complete other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time