Head Coach Varsity Baseball (2)

Ohio Department of Education • Sidney, OH

210d

About The Position

The Head Coach uses technical expertise to coach the assigned athletic activity. This position involves working with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills, providing support and guidance, and ensuring compliance with district policies and regulations. The Head Coach is responsible for organizing practices, coordinating activities with the school calendar, and promoting academic success among student athletes.

Requirements

• Coaching and program specific skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with work skills essential to the objectives of the position.
• Well-informed about interscholastic athletic program regulations.
• Valid Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit.
• Available to work irregular hours and/or a non-traditional schedule.

Responsibilities

• Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.
• Provides support, guidance, and accountability to help students benefit from program participation.
• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Advances the district's professional image and maintains open/effective communications.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season.
• Consults with the athletic director to evaluate program needs.
• Promotes the proper use and care of district property.
• Attends mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).
• Monitors innovations, evaluates activities, and recommends program improvements.
• Coordinates the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.).
• Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility permission forms, medical exams, activity schedules, letters, awards, participation certificates, insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.).
• Encourages student involvement in program activities.
• Verifies medical/scholastic eligibility.
• Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.
• Organizes team tryouts and maintains the integrity of the selection process.
• Organizes and supervises practice sessions.
• Coordinates activities with the school calendar.
• Gives the athletic director a copy of all student communications.
• Ensures that all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate.
• Helps assign and track equipment issued to staff and students.
• Helps supervise the preparation of athletic fields and practice/training areas as directed.
• Teaches precautions/procedures to help students prevent injuries.
• Ensures that equipment is appropriate for participants' physical development and skill level.
• Ensures that required medical authorizations forms are on file and readily available.
• Documents all injuries that require treatment.
• Evaluates individual/team performance and prepares statistics.
• Develops/refines game strategies.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises student managers, trainers, and scouts.
• Helps the athletic director secure personnel for home games when requested.
• Upholds the athletic conduct code and implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Provides appropriate student supervision and promotes fair play.
• Demonstrates respect for rules, officials, and opponents.
• Ensures that communications do not demean or ridicule participant performance.
• Arranges transportation and accompanies the team to sanctioned athletic activities.
• Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned responsibilities.
• Participates in athletic recognition programs.
• Verifies that participants have fulfilled all requirements for letters, awards, and/or participation certificates.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety and watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem.
• Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Supervises approved fund-raising projects.
• Works with the athletic director to ensure that all financial activities are processed through the proper student activity account.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Supervises the collection, data entry, verification, and reporting of program information as directed.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Pursues educational opportunities to enhance professional performance.
• Supports workplace initiatives that enhance personal productivity and advance district goals.
• Maintains a professional appearance and wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees