NHS Wrestling Head Coach - Northern High School - GCPS

Position: Wrestling Head Coach

Status: Seasonal

Salary: In accordance with established extra duty compensation stipends

Supervisor: Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Athletic Director

Availability: Immediately

Deadline: Positions will be posted until filled.

Job Description:
A coach teaches fundamental and advanced athletic skills and works with athletes to prepare them for competition. A coach is expected to be an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport and is responsible for the coordination and recruitment of student participants, among other duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• At least 21 years old
• Meets MPSSAA coaching eligibility in accordance with COMAR 13A.06.03.04
• Acceptable background, drug, and tuberculosis screenings
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, the general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull for extended periods of time
• Average or better hearing, vision, and depth perception
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 40-60 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate sports-related equipment
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maryland Professional Educator Certificate
• Prior high school or college coaching experience in sport
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.

A coach will:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee the program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate players, assistant coaches, and volunteers.
• Motivate student-athletes to participate and sustain their interests in the program.
• Work effectively with student-athletes of varying abilities and socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Plan and develop game responsibilities.
• Assist with scheduling practice schedules and activities, development of budget, and travel arrangements.
• Serve as a role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, opponents, fans, and other coaches.
• Establish and promote cooperative working relationships with administration, staff, parents, boosters, fans, news media, and other stakeholders.
• Inventory and maintain equipment.
• Take all appropriate care and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure that all players are properly and safely equipped for the sport.
• Ensure medical attention to any injured player and report injuries to administration in a timely manner.
• Build and sustain a successful program that garners both financial and community support and is respected by the community at large.
• Work with assistant and volunteer coaches to promote progressive learning of athletic techniques, fundamentals, and systems of play.
• Stay abreast of students’ academic eligibility and work with teachers and administrators to promote the importance of academic success.
• Adhere to all procedures, protocols, and practices listed in the athletic handbook.
• Attend all related meetings called by the principal, assistant principal, and/or athletic director.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, basketball program, and the school system in general.
• Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability, and a positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.

Accommodation Requests:
In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.

The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity in matters affecting employment. Questions about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.