OS HS Head Science Club/Olympiad

Olathe Public Schools•Olathe, KS

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an extra-curricular academic support position at Olathe Public Schools for a Head Science Club/Olympiad Coach at the High School level. The position is a one-year assignment as appointed by the principal. The coach is expected to model district guiding principles, fulfill roles and responsibilities as directed by administration and the head coach, and work with the head coach to conduct pre-season meetings with parents. The coach will teach and coach in a positive and constructive manner, maintain a professional attitude, and provide an environment that promotes good sportsmanship. Compliance with all district and KSHSAA policies, including those regarding student conduct, hazing, safety, and participant eligibility, is required.

Requirements

Model district guiding principles of Children First, Respect for All, Teamwork, Excellence in Quality, and Commitment to Individual Needs
Fulfill applicable roles and responsibilities as directed by the school’s administration and head coach including, but not limited to, adherence to district guidelines for fundraising, trips, money management, honoring of contracts, credit card use and transportation (buses, rental vehicles and school/district owned vehicles)
Work with the head coach to conduct a pre-season meeting with parents in order to communicate all important information including, but not limited to, expectations/criteria for participation, sportsmanship guidelines, practice and game schedules, district guidelines for transportation, insurance, handling of injuries including concussions, parent-coach communication, substance abuse guidelines, lettering guidelines and the information in the aforementioned bullet.
Provide this information to all participants and the school administration
Teach and coach in a positive and constructive manner
Maintain a professional attitude in all situations and adhere to the district’s guiding principles for coaches
Provide an environment that promotes good sportsmanship
Comply with and communicate to participants/parents all USD #233 Board policies, including the fact that the Student Code of Conduct is in effect during and at all activities
Ensure all team members understand the dangers associated with hazing and ensure that no initiation or hazing activities take place
Monitor the safety of equipment, playing surfaces, and performance environments
Understand and implement the duties of any coach including, but not limited to, maintaining detailed practice plans, never leaving athletes unsupervised, providing detailed and repeated instruction with regards to the performance of high-risk activities, adhering to the district’s lightning and hot weather guidelines, and the evaluation of injuries and lack of physical conditioning
Comply with all KSHSAA and USD #233 rules and regulations including, but not limited to, participant eligibility, required physical examinations, district substance abuse policy, and other KSHSAA Handbook guidelines

Nice To Haves

Licensed teacher

Responsibilities

Model district guiding principles of Children First, Respect for All, Teamwork, Excellence in Quality, and Commitment to Individual Needs.
Fulfill applicable roles and responsibilities as directed by the school’s administration and head coach, including adherence to district guidelines for fundraising, trips, money management, honoring of contracts, credit card use, and transportation.
Work with the head coach to conduct a pre-season meeting with parents to communicate expectations, sportsmanship guidelines, schedules, district guidelines for transportation, insurance, handling of injuries (including concussions), parent-coach communication, substance abuse guidelines, and lettering guidelines.
Provide information from the pre-season meeting to all participants and school administration.
Teach and coach in a positive and constructive manner.
Maintain a professional attitude in all situations and adhere to the district’s guiding principles for coaches.
Provide an environment that promotes good sportsmanship.
Comply with and communicate to participants/parents all USD #233 Board policies, including the fact that the Student Code of Conduct is in effect during and at all activities.
Ensure all team members understand the dangers associated with hazing and ensure that no initiation or hazing activities take place.
Monitor the safety of equipment, playing surfaces, and performance environments.
Understand and implement the duties of any coach, including maintaining detailed practice plans, never leaving athletes unsupervised, providing detailed and repeated instruction with regards to the performance of high-risk activities, adhering to the district’s lightning and hot weather guidelines, and the evaluation of injuries and lack of physical conditioning.
Comply with all KSHSAA and USD #233 rules and regulations, including participant eligibility, required physical examinations, district substance abuse policy, and other KSHSAA Handbook guidelines.