POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform coaching duties for one or more teams as assigned by the Head Coach. A related responsibility is to assist the Head Coach with program development or coordination duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and Oregon State Component Certification (High School only).
• Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian.
• Skill in leadership and facilitation, including problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of rules and coaching strategies for assigned sport.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates effectively in English in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Conducts regular practice sessions to improve skills and knowledge of the athletes and team in general.
• Instructs and coaches athletes in performance skills and techniques during practices and contests.
• Models good sportsmanship and enforces appropriate team rules and team discipline.
• Adheres to athletic eligibility requirements, District Athletic Handbook, league or association SOPs, and applicable OSAA rules.
• Supervises and/or arranges for proper supervision of athletes during practice, games, travel, and any related activities.
• Provides program information to parents and notifies media of program and contest information if requested by Head Coach.
• Submits rosters and equipment inventories as required.
• Consults with the Head Coach on a regular basis regarding individual, team, or program issues or needs.
• Assumes responsibilities of Head Coach on a temporary basis in his or her absence.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and maintains order in a consistent and fair manner.
• Notifies and involves parents/guardians regarding a student’s behavior in accordance with school and District requirements.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plan.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Assists parents and community members as needed.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
• Actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competence.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Assesses results of performance for improvement on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Adheres to the same ethical standards as outlined in Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, depending on assigned sport. Extreme variations in weather and temperature can occur.
• This position requires considerable physical activity and stamina.
• This position may involve evening and weekend work depending on practice and contest schedules.
• In cases in which the employee is required to travel between sites, the employee is responsible for his/her own travel and will be reimbursed for approved mileage.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury.
• Required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider.
• Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As outlined in Extra Duty Contract.