MS Head Boys Soccer Coach - Rosedale

KCK•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 20,000 students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest-rated high school in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers. The JOB GOAL is to be responsible for all levels and all phases of his or her sport. Particular duties may be assigned to assistants, but the head coach is responsible for things getting done correctly and on schedule.

Requirements

Certified teacher or qualify for Rule 10 certification through the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Current certification in CPR and AED
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Responsibilities

Enforce all rules of the Kansas State High School Activities Association
Supervise student athletes during all facets of participation (Examples – competition travel, meetings, practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participant and that the scope of those activities is in keeping with the USD 500 Board of Education mission and policies.
Maintain a variety of records for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state and KSHSAA requirements. (Examples: required forms such as the pre-participation physical exam, concussion form, insurance waiver and medical release, activity consent forms, tryout/participation agreement forms, emergency contact information, schedules, equipment inventory, game/student athlete statistics, accurate squad roster, etc.)
Verify that no candidate is issued equipment or allowed to practice until he/she has completed a KSHSAA pre-participation physical exam, completed a concussion form, provided signed insurance waiver and medical release and provided tryout/participation agreement forms.
Ensure all transfer students have met the KSHSAA eligibility requirements prior to participation.
Ensure all participating students have purchased the required activity ticket.
Implements practice schedules and other schedules (examples: usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) follow all school and district policies for scheduling facilities for practice, and submit practice schedules to administration and office staff for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
Supervise practice sessions and maintain security of the locker room.
Report all injuries of participants to proper school officials.
Follow injury reporting policy as outlined in coach’s handbook and pursuant to Board of Education policy.
Support and follow all athletic trainers assigned to practices/contests and the recommendations from the trainers with regards to student safety, injury and participation.
Support and conform to established decisions and policy decisions of a general nature that are in keeping with the established policies and procedures of the school and of USD 500.
Organize a system for uniform and equipment checkout, maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment, enforce rules regarding care of equipment, and ensure that all students are accountable at the conclusion of each season.
Inform administration of equipment needs to maintain safety and performance of student athletes.
Maintain records of evaluation procedures used in the selection process and assess student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement
Conducts and attends a variety of supporting activities for assigned sport (ex. – league meetings, pre/post season coaches meetings, parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments
Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (ex. – strength, speed, agility, nutrition, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
Evaluates facility and/or playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
Oversee coaching personnel and student managers for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
Guides coaching personnel, as may be appropriate, in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
Assign duties to coaching personnel and prepare a written evaluation for each coach at the conclusion of the season
Advise coaching personnel, parents and athletes of expectations of good sportsmanship.
Make certain that coaching staff, parents and athletes know the importance of KSHSAA Rule 52.
Monitors student athlete academic eligibility for the purpose of complying with both the KSHSAA requirements as well as the USD 500 Board of Education policy on eligibility.
Provide appropriate intervention (ex. – counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their academic eligibility.
High School Only – Report all team scores to the appropriate media outlets for distribution and prepare other public information releases as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Athletic Director.