Head Coach – Unified Sports (Highland High School)

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Highland High School is seeking a passionate and committed Head Coach for Unified Sports. The role promotes inclusion, teamwork, personal development, and sportsmanship by leading teams made up of students with and without intellectual disabilities. The coach will lead multiple Unified Sports during the school year. Assigned sports may include soccer, basketball, track and field, flag football, dance, or other Unified activities; the coach will not necessarily lead every sport offered. Specific assignments will be determined by the school based on program needs, student participation, and the coach’s experience and availability. Compensation is based on the coaching-day structure established by the Written Agreement and the number of assigned coaching days. Current teachers are paid their daily rate multiplied by assigned coaching days. Non-teachers and first-time coaches are paid the District coaching daily rate multiplied by assigned coaching days. The stipend is paid in two installments: one-half in December and the remainder in June. Payment depends on completion of required trainings, employment requirements, and assigned coaching responsibilities. Before beginning coaching responsibilities, the selected candidate must satisfy applicable Special Olympics Utah registration, screening, certification, and training requirements; hold current concussion training and First Aid and CPR certification; complete required SLCSD Vector trainings, including FERPA/Student Privacy training; and meet any additional school or District employment and coaching requirements. The coach is responsible for keeping certifications current and completing annual or recurring trainings by established deadlines. A criminal background check must be successfully completed before working with students.

Requirements

Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities.
Experience working with high school students in an athletic, educational, or mentorship capacity.
Ability to support participants with a wide range of abilities and experience levels.
Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and positive environment for all participants.
Complete and maintain applicable Special Olympics Utah registration, screening, certification, and training requirements before beginning coaching responsibilities.
Maintain current concussion training and First Aid and CPR certification.
Complete required SLCSD Vector trainings, including FERPA/Student Privacy training, and any additional school or District employment and coaching requirements.
Successfully complete a criminal background check before working with students.

Nice To Haves

Previous high school coaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop assigned Unified Sports programs throughout the school year.
Foster meaningful participation and positive relationships among students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Plan and conduct practices, activities, competitions, and team events for assigned sports.
Adapt instruction and activities to support participants with varying abilities and needs.
Promote inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, school pride, and personal development.
Recruit and support student-athletes and Unified partners.
Communicate effectively with students, families, school administrators, staff members, and the Athletic Director.
Collaborate with Special Olympics Utah and other community partners, as applicable.
Supervise participants and maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Comply with school, Salt Lake City School District, and Special Olympics Utah policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Maintain required certifications and complete annual or recurring trainings by established deadlines.