WSH: Freshman Head Volleyball Coach, 7%

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Head Coach reports to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach in his/her sport.

Requirements

Valid teaching certificate
First aid and CPR training required within first two years and maintained thereafter.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate success in area of application.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's preferred.
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the Code of Conduct for Coaches; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.;
Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports;
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved;
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport;
Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/LEAP Liaison, and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross town rivalry;
Recommends to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison teams that may be scheduled and officials to be employed;
Works with the Varsity Head Coach and/or on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison to plan transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines;
Assists on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison and Varsity Head Coach in recruiting, hiring and evaluating all coaches in his/her sport;
Assigns duties to equipment managers, assistant coaches (if applicable), and helpers and evaluates their performance;
Maintains an accurate and current squad roster and submits copies to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison;
Works closely with on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison, Booster Club and Varsity Head Coach in the financing of his/her sport and fundraising efforts for his/her team.
Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport;
Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;
Arranges for the presentation of team awards through the on-site Athletic Director;
Prepares a detailed uniform, equipment and supply request and submits it to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison, and maintains a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies;
Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork;
Submits all grants with approval of central office and Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison,
Advises coaches, students and parents of spring and fall opportunities for physicals at a reduced cost;
Enforces all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport if applicable.
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
Establishes performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition in his/her sport;
Checks with Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison on individual athlete’s eligibility;
Cooperates with the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison to verify that no candidate is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination card has been completed and his/her insurance coverage is in effect;
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;
Enforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;
Reports injuries to the trainer if applicable and/or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director;
Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care.
Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities;
Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;
Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used;
Plans all practice sessions and supervises out-of-season conditioning program;
Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors;
Other duties as required