Volleyball Head 8th

Other duties may be assigned. Philosophy

• If a classroom teacher, gives priority to the professional performance, duties and responsibilities of classroom instruction.
• Strictly supports and adheres to participation philosophy and guidelines as established by the Gadsden Independent School District Athletic Department

• Sets and defines high levels of expectations and character development.
• Holds pre-season meetings with athletes and their parents to discuss philosophy, guidelines of the program, Code of Ethics, and responsibilities of the student-athlete. Prepares a written document in duplicate form that is to be signed by the parent.

NOTE:The school athletic coordinator should receive a copy of this document prior to the parent meeting.

• Makes athletic participation “fun”.
• Promotes individual sport and encourages participation and involvement among middle school and elementary school students within the schools attendance zone.

• Develops a program that will excel in athletic performance and opportunity, classroom achievement, and community expectations.
• Creates an environment whereby athletes can achieve academic and athletic success.
• Enforces the “Code of Ethics” for all athletes.
• Teaches sportsmanship and sets an example of good moral and physical behavior.
• Assumes responsibility for the conduct and well-being for all players and assistant coaches.
• Conducts self in a manner, both on and off the field that will bring credit to yourself, your team, and your school.
• Develops an open-line of communication with participants, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Is loyal and trustworthy to the student-athletes, team, school, and Gadsden Independent School District.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure the student-athlete is enjoying academic success.

Rules and Guidelines

• Is familiar with and follows the policies and guidelines of the Gadsden Independent School District and the New Mexico Activities Association.
• Ensures that all required Gadsden Independent School District and New Mexico Activities Association paperwork is completed and signed on RANK ONE” before student-athlete is allowed to practice or play.

• Reports inappropriate behavior of any athletic personnel or participant to the Campus Principal and Athletic Coordinator.
• Supervises and evaluates assistant coaches, cooperatively with the Athletic Coordinator, and assigns their respective duties and responsibilities.

• Attends professional meetings and clinics.
• Works continually with the Principal, Athletic Director, Athletic Coordinator, and other coaches to upgrade the total athletic program.
• Does not allow a injured participant to play until cleared by medical professional
• Cooperates with and is responsive to the needs of other coaches and their athletic programs.
• Encourages athletes to participate in other sports.
• Cooperates with School Athletic Coordinator and other coaches in the scheduling and use of facilities.
• Cooperates with the Athletic Director in arrangements made for travel

• Promotes and supports athletic programs that involve mid-school and elementary school students.

Program Coordination with the High School Team

• Works directly with and supports the high school program and head coach.
• Offensive and defensive strategies will align with the high school’s philosophy.

• Instructs participants in safety-related issues and the need for reporting injuries to the coach.
• Implements coaching strategies, in coordination with the high school program, that represent technical knowledge and reflects the ability to create, utilize or react to different game situations.
• Uses coaching methods and techniques that represent an up-to-date philosophy, the ability to analyze and correct errors, and the employment of sound teaching skills and techniques.
• Is innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas.

• Secures facilities after use; i.e. locker room, equipment room, showers, lights, building, etc.
• Supervises the locker room before and after each practice until all players have left.
• Assures that school purchased uniforms and equipment are used only for athletic contests. Uniforms and equipment are to be worn and used only for school practices and games.
• Submits inventory, equipment requests, and transportation requests to the Athletic Director, through the School Athletic Coordinator, following the completion of the season.
• Follows the Gadsden Independent School District guidelines for fundraising. .
• Agrees to fulfill performance responsibilities in location(s) assigned.
• Complies with local, state and federal rules and regulations.

Performs such other tasks as may be assigned within the parameters of the job analysis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Maintains emotional control under stress.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.