UALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification through the Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Activities Association; CDL is required.
ESSENTIAL COACHING FUNCTIONS:
• Coordinate and evaluate all aspects of assigned program for grades 7-12.
• Develop respect by modeling positive behaviors through appearance, manners, language, and conduct.
• Coordinate the instruction of all players in the program regarding the rules, safe use of equipment, and proper techniques to be used in the sport.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members.
• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Support and collaborate with staff in other athletic and academic programs to encourage students to participate in a variety of activities.
• Supervise and take responsibility for the behavior of all athletes in the program.
• Plan with administration for improvements in the program.
• Teach and model good sportsmanship toward opponents, officials, parents.
• Follow rules and regulations in the Dierks School District Athletic Department, Coaches and AAA Handbooks.
• Organize practices and workouts to maximize talents of coaching staff and optimize student participation.
• Attend professional development activities and remain current to new coaching strategies.
• Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

ESSENTIAL TEACHING FUNCTIONS
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education and coaching.
• Other duties as assigned.