What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hockey Team Head Coach position at Avon Public Schools?
Job ID:5447849
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Position Type:Seasonal - Athletics
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Position Title: Head Coach/Varsity Coach (AHS Athletics)
Job Goal: Acts in accordance with the Athletic Department of Avon High School to provide each participating student-athlete a positive, rewarding, and safe experience as a participant in interscholastic athletics.
Qualifications:
- Possesses or is eligible for a Connecticut Coaching Permit issued through the CT State Department of Education.
- Current First Aid and CPR or eligibility to earn certification.
Reports to: AHS Athletic Coordinator and AHS Principal
Compensation: In accordance with the Agreement between the Avon Board of Education and Avon Educators Association (AEA)
Work Year: Annual appointment. Season as defined by schedule set forth by the AHS Athletic Coordinator in accordance with CIAC season limitations and policies.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
- Plans and schedules with the Athletic Coordinator and regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).
- Works closely with the Athletic Coordinator in scheduling interscholastic contests.
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
- Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
- Establish written rules and regulations in consultation with the athletic coordinator and/or principal, for distribution to all team members and parent/guardians prior to the start of the season. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.
- Will evaluate their assistant coaches and program and submit written reports to the athletic coordinator at the conclusion of their season.
- Conforms to the rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual and/or athletic department handbook.
- Perform such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the athletic coordinator and/or principal.
- Follow all applicable state laws and CIAC regulations related to concussion and sports injury
Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential to this position, the individual must meet and interact with members of the faculty, the leadership team, Board of Education and the community at large. The level of physical activity as required by the description above is light to moderate.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
Alignment with District Strategic Plan: The Head Coach/Varsity Coach aligns with the Strategic Plans of the Avon Public Schools.
Date approved by Avon Board of Education: June 18, 2019
Position Type:Seasonal - Athletics
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Tim Filon , Athletic Director
Avon High School
Email: tfilon@avon.k12.ct.us
