Middle School Head Track Coach

Company Description

• About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools:
  
  

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

Job Description

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Student-Athletes and Assistant Coach(s)

• Conduct practices which place emphasis on the importance of teamwork, skill development, learning rules and strategies, and student-athlete improvement.
• Engage in academic monitoring with teachers, counselors, and other academic support staff. Coaches will also ensure that student-athletes attend the required study hall.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including in locker rooms, on buses and at all other times. The coach will be at all practices and games on time and not leave until all student-athletes have left.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and inventory being used. Inspect all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory) and submit documentation to Athletic Director/Principal.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship ( LEADERSHIP AND SIDELINE SPORTSMANSHIP SHOULD BE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, SO AS TO MODEL TO THE PARTICIPANTS THE DESIRED TYPE OF BEHAVIOR).
• Follow through on all required paperwork including, rosters, physicals, insurance forms, and parent consent forms.
• Work with the Principal to provide a solid program.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Responsible for all aspects of:
• player development,
• fundraising,
• internal & external promotion of specific sport and needs
• The supervision of an effective assistant coach.
• Has full responsibility for all aspects of the program.
• Promote student athlete’s accomplishments academically and athletically.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must possess a four-year college degree and be contracted by the KCMSD Board of Education for the school year as a full or part time teacher or 1-3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.
  
  

Additional Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employed as a teacher or administrator in the school in which the candidate applies for a coaching position;
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to:

Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

Salary

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP KC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.