What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPORTS COACH position at East Wake Academy?
Job Title: Sports Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
About Our School:
East Wake Academy fulfills its mission of maintaining a safe, challenging and creative learning environment. This environment strives to develop character and self-esteem while equipping students with the skills needed for a rigorous curriculum and to thrive in a college preparatory atmosphere producing academic excellence. We are dedicated to instilling the values of academic citizenship by creating relationships with parents, businesses and civic partners. East Wake Academy is committed to building a strong foundation of learning while providing our students the competitive edge to win in tomorrow's world.
K/S/A:
- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and rules
- Demonstrated coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with student-athletes.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of strengthening and conditioning methods and techniques.
- Previous High School or College playing or coaching strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.
- Receives guidance and instruction from more senior coaches in general and specific coaching procedures, methods, and techniques.
- Assists as directed with the oversight of athletic training, strength, and conditioning workouts; provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport.
- Facilitates information on events and practices changes to parents using school software. • Assists as appropriate in planning and arranging team travel.
Conditions of Employment:
- Compliance with NCHSAA rules and regulations and all other rules outlined in the school code of conduct.
- Potential coaches must complete any coaching education courses required to become eligible in their specific sport
- Must be able to obtain CPR Certification (EWA funded)
- Must be trained on EWA Emergency Action Plan Procedures
- Driver’s License