Athletic Coach: Varsity Gymnastics Head Coach

South Burlington School District•South Burlington, VT

About The Position

The Varsity Athletic Coach assists student athletes in acquiring fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training to achieve individual and team goals, and directs athletes in training and competitions. The coach coordinates the assigned sports program, communicates the Athletic Department’s philosophy and expectations, supports staff development, and assists with administrative planning and documentation. The role is accountable for equipment and school property, including its inventory, maintenance, storage, security, and appropriate use. The coach supervises student athletes during practices, games, transportation, and use of facilities; monitors grades and conduct; enforces school and team expectations; and provides guidance and safeguards for participants. The coach also keeps current on technical aspects, trends, developments, and research in team sports. The position may assist the Activities/Athletic Director and/or Principal with supervising coaches and volunteers.

Requirements

Direct experience organizing and leading a comprehensive sports program is expected.
Effective organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of computers and fitness equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of District and School Board policies.
Knowledge of existing system, state, and league regulations.
Demonstrated ability and skill in leadership, mentoring, and good sportsmanship.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge and/or demonstrated continued learning in health and fitness.

Responsibilities

Communicate and model the Athletic Department’s philosophy, objectives, and techniques to assistant and JV coaches, students, volunteers, and the school community.
Coordinate practices, clinics, and meetings for the assigned program.
Assist with special sport events, transportation arrangements, and facility scheduling with maintenance or other school staff.
Encourage and support staff professional growth through clinics, networking, and self-directed learning.
Encourage student athletes to complete required health, consent, and eligibility documentation.
Assist with budget information for the next season and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes when needed.
Participate in interviews and make hiring recommendations.
Supervise and evaluate Assistant and JV Coaches, assess staff effectiveness, and recommend appropriate actions to the Activities/Athletic Director.
Safeguard, issue, store, maintain, inventory, identify, and recondition equipment; maintain current equipment records and ensure cleanliness and proper use.
Monitor equipment and training areas, control access and equipment requisitions, and collect costs for damaged, lost, or unreturned equipment.
Recommend equipment and sanitation guidelines and instill respect for school equipment and property.
Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, check facility cleanliness, and secure the building and grounds before leaving.
Provide sport training rules and regulations to participants and monitor student athletes’ grades and conduct.
Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
Supervise student athletes during transportation, in locker rooms and facilities, and at events; permit access to authorized areas at appropriate times.
Enforce discipline consistent with school policy and team expectations, promote morale and cooperation, and help resolve complaints and disputes.
Contact parents or guardians when a student athlete is ineligible or dropped from the team.
Complete and submit required paperwork within 24 hours for athletic-related injuries.
Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
Travel to and from, and attend, all practices and games; provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for participants.
Stay current on technical aspects of team sports, trends, developments, and research.
May perform other duties as assigned and may assist the Activities/Athletic Director and/or Principal in supervising school coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteers.