Girls Flag Football Coach– HIGH SCHOOL

Coos Bay SD 9•Coos Bay, OR

About The Position

The Girls Flag Football Coach works with the athletic director to maintain a competitive program and encourage the personal growth of student athletes’ skills and abilities. The coach supports the district’s athletic and extracurricular programs through coaching, scouting, directing, and other duties assigned by the athletic director or principal. The role includes organizing and conducting practices, preparing participants for competition, overseeing equipment, enforcing district and league rules, promoting student safety and sportsmanship, and supporting students’ academic achievement.

Requirements

Previous coaching experience.
Coaching certification required under OSAA rules.
Valid first aid card.
Meet OSAA guidelines for emergency first aid procedures.
Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport or activity, coaching techniques, and student supervision.
Ability to work successfully with student athletes, parents, school staff, and the public.
Ability to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school district procedures and policies.
Physical and mental skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions and duties assigned by the athletic director and/or principal.
Complete required trainings under state law, Oregon Administrative Rules, and Board policy before the first day of coaching duties.

Responsibilities

Communicate with, seek advice from, and follow the direction of the athletic director and/or principal.
Cooperate with other district coaching and teaching staff.
Organize and conduct regular daily practice sessions on days when no event is scheduled.
Condition participants for competition and help prevent injuries through training.
Issue equipment, maintain its inventory, and oversee its appropriate use and care.
Understand the budget process and stay within budget when recommending equipment and supplies.
Participate in appropriate professional development and attend district athletic department meetings as directed.
Prepare for games and activities and implement acceptable strategies.
Work with league coaches to build and maintain a competitive program.
Know and enforce district rules, the Extra Curricular Activities Code of Conduct, league rules, and OSAA rules.
Follow safe practices during activities and events, provide care for injuries, and maintain personal knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
Notify the athletic director and/or principal of serious student injuries as soon as possible and submit student accident reports promptly.
Provide firm, fair, and consistent discipline and promptly report serious rule infractions or participant eligibility problems.
Communicate regularly and effectively with participants, parents, assistant coaches, and district staff, and keep participants informed of their obligations.
Promote good sportsmanship and an appropriate competitive attitude.
Recognize good performance and help participants strengthen individual and team weaknesses in a positive manner.
Maintain professional conduct and exemplify high standards of personal conduct and habits.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for the sport and commitment to the district’s overall athletic and activities program.
Emphasize the importance of students’ academic achievement.