Date Posted:
8/11/2023Position Title: Head Athletic Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Position Goal: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.
Qualifications:
a. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
b. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
c. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
Supervises: A staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Knowledge of PIAA rules and regulations; Must be able to communicate with students, coaches parents and administration; 3-5 years prior coaching experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:REASONING ABILITY:
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public, staff during and after the normal workday. This position requires work in an outdoor environment, which may be moderately warm, cold or inclement weather and may need an adaptation of clothes and dress to the conditions and the use of sunblock. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well being of others.
EVALUATION:
The employee will be formally evaluated annually by the Director of Athletics.
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.